Will County, Illinois - The whole text, 1928 (part 8 of 14)

Both Frank Fritz and his wife were natives of Germany. He was engaged in the grocery business, conducted a small farm, and later engaged in the cafe and restaurant business. He was a prominent man in the community. Both he and his wife are buried in Reutte Baden. They were the parents of the following children: 1. John, deceased, buried in Germany. 2. Josephine, the widow of Benjamin Miller, lives at Norwalk, Ohio. 3. Matt, born April 22, 1850, at Reutte Baden, deceased, buried in Monroeville, Ohio. He came to the United States in 1870, first locating at Erie, Pa. Jan. 6, 1871, he removed to Monroeville, Ohio, where he married Miss Frances Frey, and became a well known citizen of that place. 4. Ida, deceased, buried in Zurich, Switzerland. 5. Donald, resides at Reutte Baden. 6. Helen, died in 1927, and is buried at Reutte Baden. 7. Joseph, deceased, buried at Lake Constance, Germany. 8. Anthony, lives at Monroeville, Ohio. 9. Elizabeth, lives at Reutte Baden. 10. Fred H., the subject of this sketch.

Fred H. Fritz attended the public schools in Germany and on Nov. 1, 1876 went to Zurich, Switzerland, to learn the meat business, where he worked for two and one-half years for his board. He then worked in different cities in Switzerland. In 1882 he came to the United States, working for a short time in New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Ohio, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Chicago, where he worked at the meat trade. On Sept. 26, 1887 he came to Joliet and worked for Kiep Brothers five years. In 1892 he returned to Chicago, where he was manager of the Louis Lutz meat establishment, one of the largest markets in Chicago. He was foreman at the Hammond Packing Company sausage department, Hammond, Ind., afterward returning to Kiep Brothers. He also worked for the J. C. Adler Company in Joliet. With John B. Stein as a partner they engaged in the sausage manufacturing business, which was the first of its kind in Joliet. He later sold his interest to Mr. Stein and engaged in business under his own name in the old Robinson Hall, on Joliet Street. This hall was burned in January, 1908, and Mr. Fritz located his business at 209 South Joliet Street, where he has conducted the sausage manufacture ever since. Mr. Fritz has the reputation of being the best sausage maker in the city of Joliet and also throughout the surrounding country. He is known throughout the United States as a leader in this industry.

In 1895 Mr. Fritz was united in marriage with Miss Freda Schmid, a daughter of Joseph Schmid, a native of Tyrol, Austria. To Mr. and Mrs. Fritz three children have been born: Elsie, married Arthur Josephson, with the Nash Motor Company, Joliet; Stella, a graduate of St. John's Commercial School, stenographer and bookkeeper for her father ; and Alma, married Milton Wunderlich, lives in Joliet.

Mr. Fritz is a Democrat and a member of St. John's German Catholic Church. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the B. P. 0. Elks, No. 296; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 300 ; Modern Woodmen of America ; Catholic Order of Forresters; and the Joliet Rivals Club. The family residence is at 607 Buell Avenue.

William H. MacDonald, Jr., is a well known resident and successful business man of Lockport, where he was born Jan. 1, 1883. He is the son of William H. and Caroline (Ernst) MacDonald.

William H. MacDonald, one of the most successful building contractors of Will County, is a native of DuPage Township. Early in life he located at Lockport, where he has been interested in the contracting and painting business for many years. He is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife, who was born at Cairo, 111., died Aug. 12, 1922, and is buried in the Lockport Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald were born seven children, as follows: Gale, deceased; William H., Jr., the subject of this sketch; Caroline, married Earl Spangler, lives in Lockport Township, Will County ; Earl C, lives at Lockport ; Ivan, lives at Joliet; Violet, married John Debri, lives at Lockport; and Clifton, lives at Joliet, is a veteran of the World War, having served with the United States Navy.

William H. MacDonald, Jr., attended the public schools of Lockport and early in life became associated with his father's business. Since 1922 he has also conducted a confectionery business at 1026 State Street. He has an attractive store and a well established trade.

During the World War Mr. MacDonald volunteered for service and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station throughout the duration of the war.

David A. Pesavento, who is successfully engaged in the shoe business at Lockport, where he conducts the David Shoe Store, is a veteran of the World War and one of the highly esteemed young men of Will County. He was born at Lockport, March 12, 1895, the son of John and Catherine Pesavento.

John Pesavento came to this country from Italy in 1888 and was among the earliest settlers to locate at Lockport. He has been in the employ of the Illinois Steel Company for 30 years and is favorably known in the community where he has spent so many years. He is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Pesavento, as follows: Mary, married Julius Rossetto, lives at Lockport ; David A., the subject of this sketch ; John and Joseph, twins, live at home; Antoinette, married Patrick McCarthy, lives in Lockport; Edith, married James Higgins, lives at Lockport ; Victor, a teacher of music, lives at home ; Frank, died at the age of nine years ; and Edith, died in infancy.

David A. Pesavento received his education in the public schools of Lockport and attended Metropolitan Business College. He was among the first young men from Lockport to enlist in service during the World War and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he was assigned to the 138th Infantry, 35th Division. He served in France and was severely wounded during the battle of the Argonne, on Sept. 26, 1918. He was discharged from the service, Feb. 7, 1919, and returned to Lockport. His first business venture was in January, 1927, when he established his present business at Lockport. Mr. Pesavento handles high grade merchandise and already has met with success in his new enterprise.

In August, 1921, Mr. Pesavento was married to Miss Margaret Vota, of South Wilmington, 111., born Aug. 27, 1901. They have a daughter, Margaret Lorraine, born Dec. 9, 1922.

Mr. Pesavento is a Republican in politics and in 1924 was a candidate for county highway commissioner of Will County. Mr. Pesavento holds membership in St. Dennis Catholic Church.

Edward T. Winkler is a successful merchant and progressive citizen of Lockport, where he has engaged in the grocery business for the past 27 years. He was born here Feb. 2, 1866, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Burkhardt) Winkler.

Frederick Winkler came to the United States from Germany, where he was born, in 1858, and settled at Lockport, Will County. He was a stone mason by trade and his first work in this city was in the building of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1858. He was also employed during the building of the Illinois State Prison at Joliet. He died March 17, 1915, and his wife, also a native of Germany, died Oct. 14, 1924. Both are buried in the Lockport Cemetery. Mr. Winkler was a charter member of the Evangelical Church. There were ten children in the Winkler family, three of whom survive: Fred 0., a farmer, lives in Kansas; Charles, farmer, lives in Will County; and Edward T., the subject of this sketch.

Edward T. Winkler has always lived at Lockport. He attended the public schools and for several years was employed in this city as a grocery clerk. In 1901, in partnership with his brother, he organized his present business, which has since been known as Winkler Brothers. It is located on East Ninth Street, and is one of the finest business establishments in the city. Mr. Winkler has been a director of the First National Bank since its organization in 1907.

(Yirfitz) Loehlin, natives of Germany, and early settlers of Chicago. Mr. Loehlin was a teacher and died in Chicago at the age of thirty years. His widow, now aged 86 years, lives at Portland, Ore. They had three children: Herman, lives at Minneapolis, Minn.; Henry, deceased; and Bertha M. Winkler. To Mr. and Mrs. Winkler were born two children: Estella, married Edward Speaker, lives at Lockport; and Clinton, a graduate of the University of Illinois, now employed by the Armour Packing Company in Chicago as an accountant. He lives at home.

C. J. Luther is among the highly successful and widely known business men of Wilmington, where he was engaged in farming for 30 years and the coal and grain business for the past two years. He was born on the Luther homestead, near Wilmington, April 4, 1879, the son of Frederick Augustus and Mary E. (Thomas) Luther.

Frederick Augustus Luther was born in Rockdale Township, Kankakee County, 111., in 1855, and was ten years old when his family removed to Will County. He was the owner of "Bonnie View Farm" and ranked among the prosperous farmers of Wilmington Township. He was a Republican and a member of the Swedenborgen Church. He died Jan. 28, 1921, and is buried at Wilmington. His widow removed from the homestead to Wilmington in 1923. She was born in England in 1856. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Luther; C. J., the subject of this sketch ; and John Hemy, deceased.

C. J. Luther was educated in the public schools of Wilmington and following his graduation from high school he attended college at Urbana, Ohio, from which he received his degree in 1900. He began farming then on the old homestead, which he now owns. Mr. Luther became interested in the coal and grain business at Wilmington in 1927 and throughout the years has established an excellent business. He is also vice president of the Will County Farm Bureau and for four years was president of the Will County Farmers Institute.

On Jan.' 8, 1901, Mr. Luther was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Magrew, of Westville, Ohio, born Oct. 8, 1878, the daughter of L. W. and Mary (Harwood) Magrew, residents of Westville. They have four children : Blanche Luther ; Nellie, married George McCracken, lives at Akron, Ohio; Bertha, married T. E. Russell, lives at Columbus, Ohio; and Pearl, married Harry Pemberton, lives at Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Magrew is a Democrat, a member of the Universalist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Before his retirement he was engaged in general farming near Westville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Luther have two children; Julius Magrew, born May 19, 1906, attends the University of Illinois; and Mary Zelinda, bora Feb. 11, 1912, attends Wilmington High School.

Mr. Luther is a Republican and a member of the board of directors of the Methodist Church. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He is also chairman of the local Red Cross.

James W. Mclntyre, deceased, was esteemed throughout Will County as an honored pioneer resident of Wilmington Township, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was bora in Fulton County, New York, Oct. 11, 1853, the son of Duncan and Lucinda (Hadsall) Mclntyre.

Duncan Mclntyre came to Illinois from Fulton County about 1856 and settled in Florence Township, Will County, where he purchased the Potts farm. Two years later he met with an accidental death while engaged in building his house. His wife is also deceased, and they are buried in Star's Grove Cemetery, Will County. Mr. Mclntyre was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. There were seven children in the Mclntyre family, as follows: Daniel, John, Thomas R., Anna, and Margaret, all deceased; Archibald D., retired, lives at Wilmington; and James W., the subject of this sketch. He died July 12, 1928.

James W. Mclntyre attended Fairfield Seminary in New York State. At an early age he became interested in farming and stock raising, and for more than half a century ranked among the leading agriculturists of Will County, being the owner of 320 acres of land in Wilmington Township. Since the time of his retirement 17 years ago Mr. Mclntyre had been a resident of Wilmington.

On Feb. 3, 1886, Mr. Mclntyre married Miss Ida Wayne, who was born in Fulton County, New York, April 20, 1861, the daughter of John and Angeline (Brower) Wayne, both deceased. They are buried at Broadalbin, N. Y. Mr. Wayne was a brother of Capt. Thomas Wayne, who served throughout the Civil War. To Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre were born five children : Wayne, who died April 2, 1919 ; Lucille, a graduate of

Joliet Township High School and the New York Conservatory of Music, married Olie Osborne, lives at Wilmington, and they have two daughters, Isabel and Beatrice; Dr. George, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear, and throat, Chicago, married Miss Zella Osborne, and they have a son, George, Jr. ; James D., a graduate of Chicago University, engaged in the real estate and bond business at Joliet; married Miss Mildred Bigelow, and they have two sons: James, III, and Charles; and Margaret Ellen, a graduate of Decatur College, and James Milliken University, married E. M. Spence, manager of the office of the Decatur, Illinois, district of the New York Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Mr. Mclntyre was a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he had served as Elder for many years. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Knights Templar. He served as director of the local school board.

James Aspel, who is serving as policeman of Lockport, is a substantial and well known citizen of Will County. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 10, 1865, the son of John and Catherine (McCarthy) Aspel.

John Aspel emigrated to the United States from Ireland with his family in 1867. He located at Joliet but shortly afterward removed to Dupage Township, Will County, where he was employed on the farm of Frank Lambert for four years. He then rented land and later became owner of a farm in Lockport Township. After his retirement he lived at Lockport, where he died in 1920. His widow, now 86 years of age, lives at Lockport. There were ten children in the Aspel family, as follows: James, the subject of this sketch; Julia, the widow of John Bannon, lives in Chicago ; Mary, died at the age of 19 years ; Margaret, married Thomas Homerding, lives at Mokena, 111.; Laura, who died in 1928; Loran, twin brother of Laura, and mention of whom is made below ; Peter, died May 4, 1928 ; Ella, married Paul Kentz, farmer, lives in Homer Township, Will County; Frank, lives in Chicago; and John, a farmer, lives at Congersville, 111. Mr. Aspel was a Republican and a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church.

Loran Aspel was born in Will County, Jan. 4, 1875. Throughout his business career he engaged in the express business at Lockport. He died Jan. 8, 1919. He was married Jan. 22, 1901, to Miss Grace Cleveland, of Lemont, 111., born Nov. 11, 1877. They had three children: 1. Loran, Jr., born Sept. 25, 1902, a teacher in the public schools of Chicago. He was married Sept. 18, 1926, to Miss Marian Spangler, who was born at Plainfield, 111., March 22, 1901. 2. Florence, born Jan. 29, 1906, a teacher in the schools of Lockport. 3. Gladys, born Oct. 12, 1911, a student.

James Aspel received his education in the public schools of Plainfield Township, and engaged in general farming until 1920. He specialized in the breeding of horses and was a feeder of stock. He owned 240 acres of land in North Dakota, which he sold in 1913, having gone to North Dakota in the spring of 1910, and returned to Lockport Township, Will County in 1912, where he farmed one year. He farmed eight years in New Lenox Township and in 1920, Mr. Aspel removed to Lockport where he served as city engineer for two years. In October, 1927, he was appointed city policeman. He served as tax collector of New Lenox Township for one term, and was appointed assessor to fill the unexpired term of Willis Moms, and was elected assessor for the township and served during the years of 1920, 1921 and 1922. He served as a member of the school board of Homer Township for 12 years and nine years in New Lenox Township. He is prominent in all local affairs.

On Nov. 26, 1890, Mr. Aspel married Miss Mary Rhames, who was born in Homer Township, Will County, Aug. 7, 1872, the daughter of Herman and Mary Rhames, natives of Germany, and the parents of the following children : Henry, lives in North Dakota ; Lillie, the widow of Nathaniel Boyce, lives in Homer Township, Will County ; George, died at the age of 21 years; Kate, the widow of George Bastian, lives at Peoria, 111. ; Herman, lives at Mott, N. D. ; and Mary Aspel. Mr. Rhames died in 1872, and his wife died in 1904. They are buried in Brook Cemetery, Homer Township. There are seven children in the Aspel family, as follows: 1. Frank, born Oct. 18, 1891, married Bertha Marti, and they have two children: Lois, born April 25, 1915, and Eugene, born Jan. 11, 1925. They live at Joliet. 2. Howard Joseph, born Sept. 8, 1893, married Agnes Jungles, and they have two children: Dorothy Marie, born Sept. 13, 1921, and Frances K., born in 1922. They live at Lockport. He is a veteran of the World War, having served as a member of Company D, 37th Infantry. 3. Alice M., born Oct. 27, 1895, married John Jungles, farmer, and they have three children: Donald, born July 3, 1920 ; Edward, born in 1923 ; and Ralph, born Dec. 28, 1925. They live at Blue Island, 111. 4. Edward J., born July 29, 1897, lives at home. 5. Agnes, born March 22, 1899, lives at home. 6. Helen, born Oct. 29, 1905, died Feb. 26, 1907. 7. Mabel C, born Aug. 16, 1908, married Edmond Briscoe, and they have a daughter, Audrey Marie, born Nov.

Mr. Aspel is a Republican, a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and Catholic Order of Forresters.

Charles W. Berger is a highly esteemed citizen and widely known business man of Joliet, where he is identified with the Berger Electrical Company. He was born in Iowa, Nov. 28, 1874, and spent his early life in that section. After completing his early schooling he attended the Heddington Business College at Mason City, Iowa, and later studied electrical work, at Ames, Iowa. He spent almost 12 years in the hardware business at Mason City, and was also connected with the White Glass Company, in charge of the advertising department. Shortly after his marriage in 1895 Mr. Berger came to Joliet, where he was connected with the business of A. Dinet & Company. He spent 11 years with that concern and was later with the Boston Store as window trimmer, stock man and advertising manager. He became interested in the electrical business in partnership with John Farrell, who is now proprietor of the Farrell Electrical Company, Van Buren Street. Since 1910 Mr. Berger has conducted his business in Joliet in the Arcade Building and No. Ill South Owatta Street and is now located at 212 Jefferson Avenue, where he specializes in electrical engineering and appliances. He also does contract work in the installation of power and light systems, some of his largest contracts being the Will County National Bank, Will County Farm, Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad locomotive shops in Joliet, Will County Court House, Beach Building, Chamber of Commerce, Joliet Township Auditorium, St. Raymond's Catholic Church and Parish, Boston Store, Bennett Store, Superior Wall Paper Company, and the Farrell Manufacturing Company.

In 1895 Mr. Berger was married to Miss Anna M. Forberg, of Mason City, Iowa. They have three children: Gladys, a teacher in the Broadway School, Joliet; Dorothy and Hazel, both students.

Politically Mr. Berger is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Richards Street Methodist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, having been eminent commander of Joliet Lodge, No. 4, during 1911 and 1912, and president of the Shriner's Club in 1923. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and for several years has been a leader in all branches of the

I. 0. 0. F. and auxiliaries. Since 1927 he has been president of Electric Contractors and Dealers of Northern Illinois. He is a member of the Elks Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.

Henry Merkel, M. D. - Ranking high among the successful young physicians and surgeons of Will County is Doctor Merkel, of Wilmington, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Baltimore, Md., May 1, 1891, the son of Henry and Emma (Heise) Merkel.

Henry Merkel is among the prominent business men of Baltimore, Md., where he has engaged in business for many years, being the owner of a marble and monumental works in that city. He was born in Germany and came to the United States when three years of age. He was the son of Anton Merkel, at one time mayor of the city of Allendorf in Germany. He lost his entire fortune during the Franco-Prussian War and shortly afterward came to America with his family and settled in Baltimore, Md. Henry Merkel is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church, being president of the church board. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Merkel, as follows: Henry, the subject of this sketch ; Elsa, married Norman Schnepfe, lives at Edgewood, Md. ; Gerhardt, lives in Baltimore, Md. ; Ernst, is a veteran of the World War, lives in Baltimore, Md.; Fred, lives in Baltimore, Md. ; Alvin, resides in Catonsville, Md.; Arthur, attends Johns Hopkin University; and Carl, also a student at Johns Hopkin University.

The early education of Henry Merkel was obtained in the public schools of Baltimore. He was graduated from Concordia College at Bronxville, N. Y., and in 1916 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Maryland. He served his interneship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Baltimore and in August, 1917, volunteered for service in the World War. He was sent to Camp Stewart, Va., and in June, 1918, was commissioned as a first lieutenant and sent to France. Throughout the remainder of the war period he was attached to the Base Hospital at Brest, France. Upon his return to the United States Doctor Merkel was attached to the U. S. Base Hospital at Hampton, Va., where he served as assistant chief of medical service. He was discharged Sept. 16, 1919, and in November of that year came to Wilming- ton, where he has established an excellent practice. Besides his extensive private practice he is a member of the staffs of Silver Cross and St. Joseph's hospitals. He is also identified with the Will County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.

On July 31, 1919, Doctor Merkel was united in marriage with Miss Arline Spencer, who was born at Joliet, Nov. 19, 1896. They have no children.

Doctor Merkel is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church, and is identified with the American Legion, being past commander of Lester Smith Post No. 191, Wilmington.

William J. Barrett is among the enterprising young business men of Lockport, where he is proprietor of a men's furnishing store at 920 State Street. He was born at Joliet, Sept. 9, 1893, the son of James and Julia (Lacey) Barrett.

James Barrett, retired, is a native of Joliet, born in that city in April, 1863. Throughout his active career he was employed by the Illinois Steel Company. He was married May 23, 1888, to Miss Julia Lacey, who was born in Joliet, June 8, 1865. They have the following children: Thomas, born June 4, 1889, a World War veteran, lives at Joliet; May, lives at home; Nell, lives at home; William J., the subject of this sketch; Edna, deceased; and James, Jr., lives at home. Mr. Barrett is a Democrat and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He has lived retired since 1928.

William J. Barrett obtained his early schooling in the parochial schools of Joliet and in 1911 was graduated from Joliet Township High School. He began work as a foreman for the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad and remained in that company's employ until May 6, 1916, at which time he suffered the loss of his left arm and leg in an accident. Three years later he became interested in the clothing business in Joliet and conducted a business there until 1923, at which time he located in Lockport and established his present business.

A. G. Leonard, Jr., a World War veteran, is one of the best known young business men of Will County, being secretary of the Orenda Corporation, manufacturers of roofing felts and box board. The factory is located on Water Street in Wilmington. Mr. Leonard was born in New York City, Oct. 5, 1898, the son of Arthur G. and Mary Jane (Ashley) Leonard.

The early schooling of A. G. Leonard, Jr., was obtained in the Armour Institute in Chicago. He then worked for the Mercury Manufacturing Company of Chicago, 111., in which he is still interested. In 1924 he came to Wilmington, 111., and was one of the organizers of the Orenda Corporation,, of which he has since been secretary. The Orenda Corporation was organized in 1924 with the following officers: Arthur G. Leonard, president ; E. A. Leonard, vice president and treasurer ; and A. G. Leonard, Jr., secretary. They employ approximately 150 men and carry on a large volume of business annually.

During the World War Mr. Leonard enlisted for service in the United States Navy and was stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station in Chicago.

Fred Schmednecht is one of the most prominent young business men of Wilmington, where he is manager of the I. N. R. Beatty Lumber Company plant. He was born at Tinley Park, 111., Oct. 4, 1896, the son of Fred and Anna (Schuman) Schmednecht.

Fred Schmednecht, Sr., was born in Michigan and early in life removed to Cook County, 111. In 1897 he became a member of the police force of Tinley Park and continued in that service until 1928, when he retired. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Schmednecht, who live at Tinley Park, are the parents of four children: Josephine, lives at home; Edward, lives at Blue Island, 111., is a veteran of the World War, having served in France with the 131st Machine Gun Battalion; Fred, Jr., the subject of this sketch; and Elsie, married Elmer Brandau, farmer, lives at Tinley Park, 111.

The education of Fred Schmednecht was obtained in the public schools of Tinley Park. Throughout his business career he has been identified with the I. N. R. Beatty Lumber Company. He began in 1916 as manager of the company's plant at Tinley Park and later was transferred to Morris, 111., where he was connected with the general offices. In April, 1918, he volunteered for service in the World War and enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Va. He was discharged in April, 1919, and returned to Wilmington as manager for the local plant of the I. N. R. Beatty Lumber Company.

Mr. Schmednecht is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church of Tinley Park, and he belongs to the Masonic lodge, Knights of Pythias, and American Legion, being sergeant at arms of Lester Smith Post No. 191, Wilmington.

Arthur J. Ward. - A substantial citizen and dependable business man of Wilmington is found in Arthur J. Ward, who has spent his entire life in Will County. He was born at Wilmington, Dec. 3, 1862, the son of Henry and Diana (Pratt) Ward.

Henry Ward was born in Norfolk County, England, Nov. 29, 1832. He came to this country in 1850 and settled in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., where he spent six years. Later he came to Illinois and settled in Peoria County. He removed to Will County in 1859 and purchased a farm in Florence Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a Republican, and held the offices of township supervisor, assessor, and alderman of Wilmington. He held membership in the Episcopal Church of England, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He died Jan. 15, 1916, and his wife, who was born at Peoria, 111., April 14, 1841, died Nov. 8, 1898. Both are buried in Star's Grove Cemetery, Florence Township. There were six children in the Ward family as follows : Myron H., retired, lives at Wilmington ; Arthur J., the subject of this sketch ; Julia, deceased, was the wife of J. M. Kleffman, Joliet ; Mary, lives at Wilmington; Sarah, twin sister of Mary, died in infancy; and Carrie Florence, married G. W. Bush, lives at Joliet.

Arthur J. Ward attended the district schools of Florence Township and began life as a farmer. He operated a grain elevator at Wilmington for five years and was the owner of land in Custer and Wilmington Townships. Besides his agricultural interests Mr. Ward is the owner of the City Flour Mills at Wilmington, which he purchased from R. D. Corbin, in June, 1928.

dock) Dalzill. Mr. Dalzill brought his family to the United States from Scotland many years ago and settled at Braidwood, 111., where he was employed in the coal mines. There were eight children in the Dalzill family, as follows: Andrew, died in 1928; Euphemia, married Albert Blogg, lives in South Dakota ; Jane, the widow of Adolphus Greider, lives at Pontiac, 111.; Mary Ward; Benjamin, deceased; James and Albert, who live at Wilmington; and Helen, the widow of Benjamin Leach, lives at Joliet. To Mr. and Mrs. Ward were bom ten children as follows: 1. Harry, bom Nov. 20, 1889, lives at Wilmington, was married on June 15, 1916, to Miss Ethel Morse, and they have had three sons: Henry; Harry, Jr. ; and Charles, died in infancy. 2. Alice May, born Feb. 27, 1891, was married in 1918 to John Carter, lives at Indiana Harbor, Ind. 3. James Martin, born April 20, 1893, was married in 1920, to Miss G. Blogg, and they have a daughter, Lillian. 4. Martha Jane, born March 2, 1898, was married in 1919 to Clarence Blogg, a veteran of the World War, lives at Wilmington, and they have two children, Ronald Arthur, and Lorraine. 5. Eva, born July 29, 1900, died in January, 1901. 6. Julia, born Jan. 16, 1902, died in infancy. 7. Maud, born Nov. 20, 1903, was married in 1921, to Fern Beard, lives at Toledo, Ohio, and they have two children, Dorothy Alice and Robert. 8. Mary Emily, born April 17, 1905, was married in 1923, to Arthur Singelton, lives at Wilmington, and they have a son, Arthur. 9. Arthur J., Jr., born Feb. 13, 1909. 10. William, born May 13, 1911.

Mr. Ward has always been a Republican. He served as assessor of Wilmington Township for 13 years, and has been a director of the township. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

O. L. Addleman. - The undertaking establishment of O. L. Addleman, Wilmington, is one of the best equipped funeral homes in Will County, and he is recognized as an expert funeral director. He was born at Barclay, 111., June 27, 1893, the son of Oliver Grant and Hattie L. (Broughton) Addleman.

Oliver Grant Addleman, who is serving as internal revenue collector for the southern district of Illinois at Springfield, is a prominent Republican of that section. He was born in Wayne County, Ind., and was one of the pioneer settlers of Barclay, 111. In 1905 he removed to Springfield, 111., where he now resides. He has served as postmaster of Barclay and as United States marshal, and was also probate clerk for a period of 12 years. He is a member of the Christian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. His wife, a native of Logan County, 111., died April 20, 1926, and is buried at Springfield, 111. There were four children in the Addleman family: 0. L., the subject of this sketch; Yvetta, married Luther Taylor, lives at Springfield, 111. ; Gladys, married Lester Forster, lives at Springfield, 111. ; and Howard Wilson, a student.

0. L. Addleman received his education in the public schools of Springfield and in 1915 was graduated from the Eckels School of Embalming, Chicago. He then came to Wilmington but before engaging in business for himself he was employed in Joliet by Wonderlich & Harris. At the time of the World War he enlisted for service on May 27, 1917, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and assigned to the Medical Corps. Following the close of the war he reenlisted and was in service for a total period of three years. He spent two years in France and Germany in active service as a sergeant with the Medical Corps and was discharged on June 6, 1920, at Fort Slocum, N. Y. Mr. Addleman established his present business at Wilmington on June 20, 1924. It is located at 321 Main Street.

On May 10, 1921, Mr. Addleman was united in marriage with Miss Hyacinth Jupin, who was born at Dexterville, Ky., Dec. 9, 1899, the daughter of Rev. Charles and Margaret (Gibbons) Jupin, natives of Kentucky and the parents of the following children : Beatrice, the widow of Donald Pearce. She resides at Mason City, 111. ; Bishop M. was killed in action while serving in France during the World War, Sept. 14, 1918, is buried at Mason City, 111. ; Hyacinth Addleman ; Earl, lives at Austin, Texas; Charles, minister of the Christian Church, Beloit, Wis.; and Fern, died in infancy. Rev. Charles Jupin, Sr., is a retired minister of the Christian Church at Mason City, 111. He is a Republican, and is affiliated with the Masonic lodge. There are two children in the Addleman family : Omer Earl, born Feb. 27, 1922 ; and Eileen, born May 2, 1925.

C. H. Kahler, retired, was for many years a prominent merchant of Wilmington, and is a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Will County. He was born at Wilmington, Jan. 16, 1861, the son of T. W. and Emily (Price) Kahler.

business. He served as mayor of this city for six years and always took an active interest in local affairs. He was a stanch Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died Oct. 4, 1905, and his wife died June 1, 1922. They are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Kahler was C. H., the subject of this sketch.

C. H. Kahler received his education in the public schools of Wilmington and from 1883 until 1901 was interested in the general mercantile business at Wilmington. He then served as cashier of the Commercial National Bank for a period of 14 years and since severing his connections with the bank he is now engaged in the wholesale and retail disposal of gasoline and oils at Wilmington on State Route No. 4. He is the owner of several valuable pieces of real estate in the city and also owns 60 acres of river frontage. He has in his possession several tracts of ranch land in California and also owns real estate in Los Angeles.

On June 26, 1885, Mr. Kahler was united in marriage with Miss Alice Shurcliff, who was born in Sheffield, England, Sept. 12, 1865, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Caldwell) Shurcliff. The former was bora in England in January, 1846, and the latter also was born there in that year. Mr. and Mrs. Shurcliff came to America in 1873 and settled in Connecticut, but later removed to Will County. They were the parents of the following children: Alice Kahler; Emily, married F. Hamilton Sautor, lives at Milwaukee, Wis.; Charles H., lives in Chicago; Major Arnold, lives at Chicago, he enlisted in the World War from Cincinnati, Ohio, and served across the sea as a major; and Anna, married R. B. Lee, lives in Chicago. Mr. Shurcliff died Dec. 21, 1921, and his wife died March 27, 1927. They are buried in Chicago. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kahler: 1. Eugene C, born April 19, 1886, lives at Wilmington, was married on July 24, 1920, to Miss Harriet Dubet, of Peoria, 111., and they have two children: Herve Dubet, born June 8, 1922, and John Eugene, born Dec. 29, 1924. 2. Julian C, bora May 19, 1888, lives in Chicago. 3. Marcel C, bora May 9, 1891, connected with the Bell Telephone Company, Chicago. He was married on Aug. 25, 1919, to Miss Matilda Hart, of Chicago, and they have a son, Robert C, born Feb. 19, 1921. Marcel C. Kahler is a World War veteran, having enlisted from Chicago, May 9, 1917. He served in France and was discharged from Camp Grant, 111., in 1919. 4. Helen Zalene, born Dec. 24, 1897, a graduate of Wilmington High School, attended Lake Forest Seminary and is a graduate nurse, having trained at Englewood Hos-

Mr. Kahler has always been a Republican. He served as mayor of Wilmington for eight years and as supervisor for two terms. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and attends the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kahler is identified with the Eastern Star Lodge and for four years was Worthy Matron of the local chapter and for three years was president of the Relief Corps of Wilmington. She is an active church worker and is prominent in all civic and club affairs.

Leonard G. Wilson, who is president of the Peoples Loan & Homestead Association, ranks high among the representative men of Joliet. He was born in London, England, Aug. 7, 1847, the son of Leonard and Nancy Ellen (Weed) Wilson.

Leonard Wilson, deceased, spent his entire life in London and was a jeweler. He died in 1903 and his wife died in 1863. Both are buried in London. They had the following children: Ellen Selina, deceased; Leonard G., the subject of this sketch; Matilda Caroline, unmarried, lives in London, England; Sophia, deceased; Annie Elizabeth, married William Handley, lives in New Zealand; and William Joseph, lives in London, England.

Leonard G. Wilson received his education in private schools in England. He began his business career as an entry clerk in a wholesale house in London and later was associated with his father's jewelry business for some time. In 1867 he came to America and in 1868 he came to Joliet, where he worked in the offices of the Michigan Central Railroad. In 1875 he became connected with the Peoples Loan & Homestead Association, being one of the early members of the organization. This business was founded by E. B. Mason, who served as secretary until the time of his death in 1884. Mr. Wilson was vice president for many years and later elected president of the concern. Mr. Wilson has made the trip to Chicago daily for the past 23 years, being employed in the office of Selz Schwab and Company, shoe manufacturers.

On Oct. 19, 1876, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage with Miss Ella Mason, born in Lockport, 111., the daughter of E. B. and Elizabeth (Olney) Mason. Mr. Mason was born in New York, as was his wife. Both are deceased. Mrs. Wilson was their only child. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, one of whom survives, Edwin Leon- ard. He is a graduate of Joliet Township High School and the University of Illinois and is now sales manager of a wholesale envelope manufacturing company in Chicago. He resides in Joliet, 111. Ralph, Clara and Percy are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson who are deceased.

Mr. Wilson is a Democrat and belongs to the Elks Lodge of Joliet. His wife is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of 1812, the Daughters of the Pioneers, and also belongs to the Women's Club and the Women's Study Club. Her family, the Masons, were among the earliest settlers of Illinois, having located here in 1834, and the descendants have taken an active part in the history of Will County.

Henry Taylor is one of the most dependable business men of Wilmington, where he has engaged in the meat business for almost 30 years. He was born in England, Nov. 22, 1870, the son of Thomas and Helen (Harper) Taylor.

Thomas Taylor, deceased, was a native of England. He came to the United States early in life with his family and settled at Braidwood, 111., where he was a coal miner. Both he and his wife are buried in the Braidwood Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children : John, deceased ; Joseph, lives at Springfield, 111. ; Thomas, lives at Springfield, 111. ; George, lives at Springfield, 111. ; William, deceased ; Mary Ellen, the widow of Leo Metz, lives at Joliet ; Drucilla, married George Schnedler, lives at Downers Grove, 111.; Margaret, married George Donnelly, lives at Joliet; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Esther, married Andrew Muir, lives at Springfield, 111. ; and Daniel, lives at Rochelle, 111.

Henry Taylor grew up at Braidwood, 111., and received his education in the public schools there. As a boy he learned the butcher's trade and in 1899 he established his present business at Wilmington. He handles exceptionally high grade meats and has a well established trade. Mr. Taylor owns several pieces of business property in Wilmington and is also the owner of real estate in California.

Mr. Taylor was married on Jan. 23, 1895, to Miss Florence Richards, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1873, the daughter of James S. and Violet (Watson) Richards, natives of Pennsylvania and the parents of three children: William, deceased; Florence Taylor; and Irene May, the widow of Charles Newton, lives at Wilmington. Mr. Richards was an early settler of Braidwood, 111., where he was employed for many years as a coal miner. He also was employed on the police force of that city. He was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, deceased, are buried at Springfield, 111. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor: Hazel born Dec. 29, 1898, married Felichian Ghilian, lives at Wilmington, and they have two sons, Henry and James; Violet, died at the age of four years; and Elsie, born July 6, 1906, lives at home. Mrs. Taylor died Dec. 14, 1921, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Mr. Taylor is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America. He and his family are highly esteemed in the community and have many friends.

James Dorsey. - One of the substantial citizens of Wilmington is James Dorsey, who is owner and manager of the Dorsey Hotel. He was born in this city, Sept. 7, 1869, the son of Thomas and Bridget (Gavican) Dorsey.

Thomas Dorsey came to Illinois from New York,, where he was born, during the early days and settled at Wilmington, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 127th New York Cavalry. He died in 1872 and is buried at Wilmington. He was a member of the Catholic Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife, a native of Will County, died July 5, 1924, and is buried at Osage, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey were born six children, as follows: James, the subject of this sketch; Frank, lives in Chicago ; John, lives at Plymouth, Iowa ; Catherine, twin sister of John, deceased ; William, lives at Osage, Iowa ; and Mary, deceased.

James Dorsey received his education in the public schools of Wilmington and is a graduate of St. Viator College, Kankakee, 111. In 1902 he became interested in the mercantile business at Wilmington and since 1924 has engaged in the hotel business on Baltimore Street. He also conducts an up-to-date restaurant in connection with the hotel. He owns several pieces of city property as well as a farm of 80 acres in Wilmington Township.

On Nov. 7, 1902, Mr. Dorsey was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bergera, who was born in Italy in 1879. They have five children : Madeline, a graduate of Joliet Township High School, attended the University of Wisconsin; Irene, a graduate of Joliet Township High School and Immaculata College, Chicago, married George Seibert, lives in Chicago; James R., a graduate of Wilmington High School, attends the University of Illinois ; Bernadine and Winifred, both students.

Aloysius P. Dailey, well known throughout Will County as the efficient cashier of the First National Bank of Lockport is a veteran of the World War and a leading figure in the business life of his community. He was born at Penfield, 111., June 21, 1892, the son of William and Margaret (Smith) Dailey.

William Dailey, who lives retired at Joliet, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Grundy County, and early in life removed to Champaign County, where he lived until 1900, being the owner of 320 acres of well improved land. He then purchased 200 acres in Dupage County, and for many years was a prosperous farmer and stockman of Lisle Township. He is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. He held the office of assessor of Champaign County for several years. Margaret (Smith) Dailey died Dec. 6, 1892, and is buried at Lemont, 111. Aloysius P., the subject of this sketch, is their only child.

Aloysius P. Dailey received his early education in the parochial schools of Lemont, 111., and in 1910 was graduated from Lemont Township High School. He began his business career with the Western Electric Company and was later identified with the Northern Illinois Cereal Company. He came to Lockport in 1912 and accepted the position of bookkeeper with the First National Bank. He served in that capacity until 1924, at which time he was elected cashier. He was one of the founders of the First National Bank of Lemont, which was organized in 1920.

During the World War Mr. Dailey enlisted for service on May 13, 1918, and was sent to Camp Fremont, Calif., where he was assigned to Company I, 12th Infantry. Four months later he was transferred to the Officers Training School in Arkansas. He was discharged from Camp Pike, Ark., Nov. 29, 1918, with the rank of second lieutenant.

of James E. and Margaret (Hyland) Casey, natives of Ireland. Mr. Casey was one of the first settlers of Lockport and was a pioneer school teacher of this section. He served throughout the Civil War and was wounded during the battle of Chickamauga. Mr. Casey, who now lives retired at Joliet, is 87 years of age. He is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife died Feb. 25, 1921, and is buried in Lockport Cemetery. There were nine children in the Casey family, of whom Mrs. Dailey is the youngest. To Mr. and Mrs. Dailey have been born two children: William James, bom Oct. 23, 1924 ; and Margaret Irene, born May 15, 1927.

W. H. Carter. - Active and progressive in business, W. H. Carter is prominent at Wilmington, where he has engaged in the grocery business since 1895. He was born in this city, Feb. 16, 1868, the son of William J. and Fanny (Miles) Carter.

William J. Carter was born in England. In early life he came to this country and settled at Erie, Pa., but soon after removed to Wilmington, where he engaged in the grocery business. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Carter was a Republican and served as city assessor of Wilmington for a period of 20 years. He held membership in the Methodist Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. There were four children in the Carter family: Mary J., the widow of Frank Martin, lives at Wilmington ; Ida, married Edgar Moore, both deceased; Fanny, married James Hynd, both deceased; and W. H., the subject of this sketch.

W. H. Carter has always lived at Wilmington. Following his graduation from high school he became interested in the grocery business in this city. He has ranked among the dependable business men of Will County and has an excellent trade. His store is located on Water Street.

On Jan. 4, 1893, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Miss Mary Monteith, who was born at Wilmington, June 10, 1872, the daughter of David R. and Jennie (Bell) Monteith. Mr. Monteith, an early settler of Wilmington, was a successful merchant of this place, being the city's first meat dealer. He was a Republican and served as alderman. He held membership in the Presbyterian Church. His widow lives at Wil- mington and is 79 years of age. There were four children in the Monteith family: Walter, died in infancy; Fred, deceased; Ernest, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. ; and Mary Carter. To Mr. and Mrs. Carter were born three children: Robert M., born Oct. 12, 1893, associated in business with his father at Wilmington, and is also justice of the peace, married on Nov. 11, 1914, to Miss Ina Joyner, and they have had five children : Robert, deceased ; Betty, Jean, William R., and Vivian, all at home; William M., born in September, 1895, is a World War veteran, having served in the United States Navy at Detroit, Mich., married Lottie Charlton, and they live in Chicago; and Mary, who lives in Chicago.

Mr. Carter is a Republican and has served as alderman for four years and as city clerk for 13 years. He holds membership in the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America.

George H. Allott, a successful business man of Wilmington and well known resident of Will County, is a native of Illinois. He was born at Braidwood, Oct. 16, 1871, the son of Moses and Amanetta (Carkhuff) Allott.

Moses Allott was born in England in 1847 and was four years old when his parents came to the United States and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. He removed to Illinois in 1860 and was employed in the coal mines at Braidwood for several years. In later life he engaged in general farming and stock raising on the old Peter Stewart farm. He died March 9, 1926, and his wife, who was born in New Jersey, June 1, 1853, died June 5, 1906. Both are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Allott was a Republican, and a charter member of the Knights of Pythias, having held membership in that organization for more than half a century. There were four children in the Allott family : George H., the subject of this sketch; Laura, married H. B. Chidester, lives at Berkeley, Calif.; Albert W., farmer, lives at Wilmington; and Ida J., married Henry Buss, lives at Elwood, 111.

George H. Allott was reared and educated at Wilmington. He spent several years as a teacher in the district schools of Wilmington Township, and later was employed for eight years in the railway mail service. In 1912 he established his present business at Wilmington, which is located on Water Street. He deals in general merchandise and novelties

On June 22, 1897, Mr. Allott was united in marriage with Miss Matilda Wilfong, who was born in Iowa, Nov. 17, 1876, the daughter of Henry and Ellen ( Weimer) Wilfong, natives of Virginia. Mr. Wilfong, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was an early settler of Iowa, where he engaged in general farming. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife died in 1909, and is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood, 111. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilfong the following children were born : Adelia, married William J. Dillon, lives at Joliet; Enoch, lives at Joliet; Saphronia, married Mack Jones, lives in Michigan ; John W., lives at Joliet ; Eliza, the widow of Joseph G. Allott, a prominent merchant of Joliet, who died Nov. 17, 1927, and his widow lives at Paw Paw, Mich.; Matilda Allott; and Luther F., lives at Joliet. To Mr. and Mrs. Allott were born four children : Mildred, married Ray G. Elyea, farmer, lives near Wilmington, and they have a daughter, Evelyn; Clyde W., dealer at Wilmington for the Oakland and Pontiac automobiles, married Miss Ambia Parkhill, of Champaign, 111., and they have two daughters, Helen and Ruth ; Ray W., engaged in the automobile business with his brother at Wilmington, married Miss Genevieve Neese, and they have a daughter, Lois ; and Frank, who died in infancy.

Mr. Allott is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Church, of which he has been Sunday School superintendent for 12 years, and a member of the board of trustees. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Modern Woodmen of America. He has served as secretary of the local chapter of the Red Cross since the World War.

Lauren Frank Higby, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War, and one of the most highly esteemed men of Will County. He was born in Otsego County, N. Y., March 31, 1842, the son of John Milton and Anna Maria (Nash) Higbie.

The original spelling of the family name was Higby and the grandafther of the subject of this sketch changed the spelling to Higbie, and Lauren Frank changed it back to Higby.

John Milton Higbie was born in New York. Early in life he removed to central New York, where he conducted a private school for a number of years. He also taught school for a time in Virginia. He was also a lawyer. Mr. Higbie was the owner of 400 acres of land near

Exeter, N. Y. He died Nov. 4, 1887, and his first wife, Anna Maria Nash, died Nov. 20, 1847. He was married later to Sara Lavinia Monroe, of New York. She died Jan. 31, 1857. All are buried in New York. To John Milton and Anna Maria (Nash) Higbie were born the following children : Daniel, died in 1861 ; John W., deceased, Civil War veteran, having served with the Seventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry; Damon, Civil War veteran, deceased, and is buried in Baldwin, Kans.; Milton, Civil War veteran, having served with the rank of lieutenant in the 13th United States Infantry, is now deceased; Julia Maria, died in 1847; Malcolm, Civil War veteran, deceased, buried in Kansas; Delia Ann, married John Hatcher, both deceased; Madeline, died in infancy; Lauren Frank, the subject of this sketch ; Delavan, died in 1917 ; Clarence J. Higbie, son of John Milton and Sara (Monroe) Higbie, died in Idaho in 1926.

The education of Lauren Frank Higby was obtained in the private schools of his father. After completing his schooling he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served as a member of Company A, First New York Light Artillery. He was discharged at Elmira, N. Y., June 28, 1865, and immediately came to Illinois and later purchased 80 acres of land in Kansas. However, he soon became interested in the painting and decorating business and in 1870 came to Will County and established himself in business at Joliet, where he became widely known as an artist and landscape painter. He has been a resident of Wilmington since 1882 and continued his work in this city also. He is now retired.

In 1877 Mr. Higby was married to Miss Luella Theresa Williamson, who was born in Chicago, Oct. 23, 1855, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Bruce) Williamson, natives of England and early settlers of Chicago, where Mr. Williamson was a prosperous merchant for many years. Mr. Williamson died Nov. 1, 1900, and his wife died Feb. 6, 1909. They are buried at Oakland, Calif. To Mr. and Mrs. Williamson the following children were born: Laura Elizabeth, the widow of Ithimar Palmer, lives at Berkeley, Calif.; George Bruce, lives at Braidwood; Luella Higby; Gustave A., farmer, lives in Florence Township, Will County ; Luther Milton, lives at Berkeley, Calif. ; Alice, the widow of Rev. William Cape, lives at Madison, Wis.; Charles Edwin, deceased; and Frederick T., lives at Berkeley, Calif. To Mr. and Mrs. Higby were born five children : Mabel Luthera, mention of whom is made below ; Bruce A., born Jan. 22, 1882, painting and decorating contractor, lives at Wilmington; Harry Luther, bom July 9, 1884, lives in Chicago; Ethel Lorena, born Sept. 5, 1889, died Feb. 26, 1917; and Lauren George, born Nov. 12, 1893. He enlisted for service during the World War and was assigned to the Medical Corps, Fifth Division, and served in France and later in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic and lives in Chicago.

Mabel Luthera Higby was born Dec. 10, 1879. She was educated in the public schools of Wilmington and early in life became interested in the study of music. She studied with Prof. E. S. Bonnelli at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 1896 and 1897 and in 1901 was graduated from the Chicago Musical College. She is a widely known musician and taught for a number of years. She was pipe organist for more than 20 years at the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. On April 22, 1913, Miss Higby married Judge Albert O'Marshall, who was born in Will County, Sept. 18, 1840. He was a Civil War veteran and a leading judge of this district for many years. He died Oct. 20, 1914, and is buried in Marshall Cemetery, New Lenox Township, Will County.

Mr. Higby has always been independent in politics. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife died Sept. 21, 1926, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. In his younger days Mr. Higby possessed a fine tenor voice and still sings well. In November, 1927, his voice was electrically recorded for which he sang two Civil War songs entitled, "On, On, On, the Boys Came Marching," and "The Veteran's Last Song."

John W. Berscheid, well known in Joliet as the superintendent of the local plants of the American Steel & Wire Company, is a native of this city. He is the son of Bernard and Margaret Berscheid.

Both Bernard Berscheid and his wife were natives of Germany. They emigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Joliet in 1850, where Mr. Berscheid became successful as a merchant. He died in 1893 at the age of 67 years, and his wife died in 1922 at the age of 87 years. Both are buried in St. John's Cemetery, Joliet. They were the parents of 12 children, of whom three are now living: Mrs. Anna Fey, lives in Joliet ; Jacob, lives at Bloomington, 111. ; and John W., the subject of this sketch.

John W. Berscheid grew up in Joliet and received his education in the public and parochial schools. At an early age he went to work for the Lambert & Bishop Company, which was later merged with the American Steel & Wire Company. He has been connected with the company's various plants since 1891, being located in the Rockdale plant until 1917, at which time he was transferred to the plant at DeKalb, 111., as superintendent of the north and south plants. In July, 1920, he was transferred to the Waukegan plant as assistant superintendent, with 1,600 men under his employ. Mr. Berscheid continued at that plant until 1924, when he returned to the Scott Street plant as superintendent. In 1927 he was put in charge of both plants at Rockdale and Scott Street and now holds one of the most responsible positions with the company.

On Jan. 10, 1901, Mr. Berscheid was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Schwerth, of Joliet. They have a son, John, Jr., who attends the Law School of Notre Dame University.

Mr. Berscheid is independent in politics. He is also affiliated with the Elks Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Rotary Club and Iron and Steel Institute. The family residence is at 904 Mason Avenue, Joliet.

Andrew Robson, retired, is prominent among the highly esteemed men of Wilmington. He was born in Scotland, July 28, 1859, the son of William and Margaret (Wiley) Robson.

William Robson brought his family to the United States from Scotland in 1866 and settled at Wilmington, where he spent the remainder of his life as a stone mason contractor. He died Dec. 25, 1872. His wife is also deceased, and they are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Robson was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. There were five children in the Robson family, as follows: William, deceased; Mary, the widow of Robert Beattie, lives at Pasadena, Calif. ; James, retired, lives at Wilmington ; Andrew, the subject of this sketch; and Richard, deceased.

Andrew Robson was reared and educated at Wilmington. Early in life he learned the stone mason's trade and later formed a partnership with his brother, James, the business being known as Robson Brothers, brick and stone contractors. They continued as above mentioned until 1925, when Mr. Robson retired. During that year he built a gasoline service station on State Route No. 4, near Wilmington. He is associated with his son-in-law, Moses Harter, and they operate a restaurant also in connection with the station.

and Sarah (Jones) Mauger, both deceased. Mr. Mauger was born in Pennsylvania and was an early settler of Ohio. He was a farmer and brick mason. He died Oct. 26, 1880, and his wife died April 12, 1909. They are buried in Wesley Township Cemetery, Will County. Mr. Mauger was a Democrat, a member of the Reform Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mauger, as follows: Alvin, retired, lives at Joliet; Anna, married Emanuel Poff , lives in Ohio ; Jane, deceased, was the wife of John Seaman; Dell, married George Allen, lives in Ohio; Alvira, married Henry Allott, retired, lives at Wilmington; and Mary E. Robson. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robson, Marcia, bora Oct. 28, 1885, married on June 13, 1904, to Moses Harter, and they have a daughter, lone, born April "22, 1917; (2) Margaret, born Jan. 10, 1892, married on June 1, 1910, to Harry Rodgers, lives at Wilmington, and they have two children, Lucile, born June 7, 1912, and Margaret Ann, born May 22, 1927; (3) Jessie Marie, bora in 1896, died in infancy. The oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Robson, Marcia (Robson) Harter, died March 19, 1918, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Robson has always been a Republican and has served as township tax collector and alderman. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with A. F. and A. M. No. 142, Wilmington, and Modern Woodmen of America.

Don A. Spurr, well known throughout Will County as the capable postmaster of Wilmington, was bora at this place, Sept. 10, 1865, the son of Alonzo R. and Margaret (White) Spurr.

Alonzo R. Spurr was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and his wife was a native of Scotland. He was in the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad for many years and was also a shoemaker by trade. He died in 1907 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet. His widow resides at Brooklyn, N. Y., and is 85 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Spun- were born five children, as follows: Don A., the subject of this sketch ; Christina Jessie, deceased ; Margaret, married William Diamond, lives in Indiana; George, lives at Jackson, Mich.; and Minnie C, the widow of William Bryant, lives in New York City.

The education of Don A. Spurr was received in the public and high schools of Wilmington and he began his business career at the age of 14, learning the printing business. In 1881 he was editor of the Wil- mington Advocate and remained in newspaper work until 1921, when he sold out. He was appointed postmaster of Wilmington in 1912, during the administration of President Taft and in 1916 returned to his newspaper business until 1921, when he was again appointed postmaster under President Coolidge's administration, and since then has continued in this capacity. He has also served as town clerk, constable and as secretary of the school board.

Mr. Spurr was married on March 19, 1903, to Miss Harriet English, who was born at Braidwood, 111., the daughter of John and Mary English. Mr. English was born in England and early in life came to the United States and settled in Will County. He was a miner and later a merchant at Braidwood. He died in 1898 and his wife died in 1904. Both are buried in the Braidwood Cemetery. Mr. English was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were five children in the English family : John, lives at Joliet ; Sarah L., married William Rogers, lives at Joliet ; Mary, the widow of Alexander McFarland, lives at Joliet ; Alice, married John Quick, lives at LaSalle, 111.; and Harriet Spurr. To Mr. and Mrs. Spurr were born two daughters: Leila, born April 7, 1904, married James Mackley, lives at Wilmington, and they have a son, Donie James, born in April, 1926; and Margaret, born May 19, 1906, was graduated from Wilmington High School in 1926, and is now assistant postmaster of Wilmington.

Mr. Spurr has always been a Republican. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church and are highly esteemed members of the community in which they live.

Arthur H. Nelson. - One of the progressive business men of Braidwood is Arthur H. Nelson, who is cashier of the First National Bank. He was born at Campus, in Livingston County, 111., Oct. 9, 1885, the son of Ole and Matilda (Poison) Nelson.

Ole Nelson came to the United States from Sweden, where he was born, and settled in Livingston County, 111. In 1899 he removed to Braidwood, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. While a resident of Campus. 111., he was the proprietor of a hotel. He now lives retired at Wilmington. Mr. Nelson is a Republican and has held several township offices. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. They have four children: John, insurance, lives at

Arthur H. Nelson attended the public schools of Campus and Braidwood. Early in his business career he became interested in the insurance business, which he successfully followed until 1921, at which time he was appointed cashier of the First National Bank of Braidwood.

On Jan. 10, 1917, Mr. Nelson was united in marriage with Miss Bardie Easton, who was born in South Dakota, Aug. 28, 1887. They have three children: Harold E., born Nov. 26, 1917; Eileen L., born Nov. 11, 1919; and Arthur Grant, born Sept. 27, 1922.

First National Bank of Braidwood, one of the pioneer financial institutions of Will County, was organized originally as a private banking business, known as W. H. O'Dell & Company. It was reorganized in 1921 as a national bank, and the following officers were elected: James A. Smith, president ; N. P. Keyes, vice president ; and Arthur H. Nelson, cashier.

James A. Robson. - One of the outstanding citizens of Wilmington is James Alexander Robson, retired, who for many years was identified with the city's business life. He was born in Scotland, Aug. 20, 1855, the son of William and Margaret (Wiley) Robson.

of his life as a stone mason contractor. He died Dec. 25, 1872. His wife is also deceased, and they are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Robson was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. There were five children in the Robson family, as follows: William, deceased; Mary, the widow of Robert Beattie, lives at Pasadena, Calif. ; James A., the subject of this sketch ; Andrew, retired, lives at Wilmington; and Richard, deceased.

James A. Robson grew up in Scotland and attended the country schools there. After his arrival in this country he continued his education and attended Bryant's & Stratton's Business College in Chicago. He learned the stone mason's trade in Scotland and in 1875 engaged in business at Wilmington in partnership with his brother, Andrew Robson, the firm being known as Robson Brothers. Other well known men associated with the business were Martin Healy and Archibald Robson. They had many important contracts in the city during their long years of service and were builders of St. Rose's Catholic Church, the Presbyterian Church at Wilmington, and the Wilmington City Hall and County Jail. In fact, the greater part of the city's downtown section is the product of the work of Robson Brothers. Since 1910 Mr. Robson has been interested in the shoe business at Wilmington and for a time was a member of the firm of Camp & Robson. Mr. Camp is now deceased. Although Mr. Robson lives in Wilmington, he is the owner of one of the finest farms in this section of Will County. It contains 160 acres and is located in Florence Township, three miles from Wilmington.

On March 21, 1883, Mr. Robson was united in marriage with Miss Eva M. Smith, who was born in Kendall County, 111., June 20, 1854, the daughter of William Austin and M. (Brizee) Smith, natives of Vermont. The Smith family located at Wilmington many years ago and Mr. Smith, now deceased, was a prosperous farmer of Will County. He and his wife are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. There were four children in the Smith family: Austin J., died in 1924 ; Nettie, married Frank Vining, both deceased; Eva M. Robson; and Belle, the widow of A. J. Watts, lives in Chicago. Mrs. Robson died Jan. 10, 1924, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. To Mr. and Mrs. Robson were born two children: Richard W., born Oct. 30, 1884, died Nov. 30, 1926; and Jeanette, born in 1900, a graduate nurse, lives at home.

John Edward McGowan, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a well known resident of Chicago. He was born at Boston, Mass., Jan. 21, 1844, and died in Chicago, Dec. 29, 1911. His widow, Marie, known to her friends as Nettie (McFarland) McGowan, lives at Wilmington, where she is identified with the Soldier's Widows Home, as managing officer.

John Edward McGowan was the son of Dr. John J. and Elizabeth (Valentine) McGowan. Dr. McGowan was born at Boston, Mass., and was a graduate of Harvard University. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as brigade surgeon in Sickles' (Excession) Brigade. He died in 1871 and is buried in Boston. His wife was born in Connecticut in 1818 and died in Chicago in 1913. Doctor and Mrs. McGowan had four children: John Edward, the subject of this sketch; Joseph, Elizabeth, and Clara, all deceased.

John Edward McGowan served throughout the Civil War and was identified with the Grand Army of the Republic as commander of McKinley Post No. 376, Chicago. He was also affiliated with Hesperia Lodge No. 411, A. F. and A. M., Chicago, and was prominent in Masonic circles.

On July 14, 1877, Mr. McGowan married Miss Marie Antionette McFarland, a native of Middlesex County, Mass., the daughter of Charles and Olive L. (Weston) McFarland. Mr. McFarland, who died in 1884, was a pioneer settler of Chicago and a successful merchant of that city. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge and held membership in the Congregational Church. He was a Republican. His wife, who died in 1880, was born in Middlesex County, Mass.. Their surviving children are: Grace E., married Noble C. Shumway, Chicago; Fred W., Chicago; and Marie (Nettie) McGowan. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McGowan: Valentine, employed in the postal service, is a World War veteran, having served with Company L, 132nd Illinois Infantry ; Olive, married John P. Quinn ; Archibald, married Josephine Bates ; Blanche A., married Philip Fishburn, all of the above living in Chicago except, Grace A., who married William N. McDowall, and lives at Joliet.

Mrs. John E. McGowan is identified with the Massachusetts branch of the Mayflower Society, and also holds membership in the Alden Kindred; National Society of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots, Washington, D. C. ; United States Daughters of 1812 ; Daughters of the American Revolution, Louis Joliet Chapter; and Old Glory Woman's Relief Corps. She was one of the founders of the National Society for the Advancement of Patriotism, and she is a life member of the same ; is a member of the Women's Club of Joliet and King's Daughters of Wilmington.

Before coming to Wilmington in 1914 to accept the position of managing officer of the Soldiers Widows Home, Mrs. McGowan lived in Chicago. She is a graduate of the Chicago Normal College, Chicago, and for many years was connected with the public schools of that city.

James A. Smith. - A substantial citizen and dependable business man of Braidwood is found in James A. Smith, who has engaged in the drug business here for 40 years. He is also president of the First National Bank of Braidwood. Mr. Smith was born in New York City, July 16, 1858, the son of John and Mary (Mahoney) Smith.

John Smith spent his entire life in New York City and is now deceased. He was a teamster. There were three children in the Smith family : Frank, resides in New York City ; John, Los Angeles, Calif., and James A., lives at Braidwood.

James A. Smith was ten years old when he came to Will County as an orphan and was adopted by Adam J. White. He spent his boyhood on the farm of Mr. White, near Wilmington, and attended the public schools of Wilmington. He later was employed as a clerk in the drug store of Dr. LeCaron, Braidwood, and after attending the Chicago College of Pharmacy, was graduated in the class of 1882. He returned to his former employment at Braidwood and in 1888 purchased the business which he has continued to the present time. He has one of the best equipped drug stores in this part of Will County, and has established an excellent trade. Mr. Smith has been president of the First National Bank of Braidwood since its organization in 1921.

Mr. Smith was married first to Miss Nellie Goodrich of Braidwood. They had a daughter, Helen, who is the wife of Carl Markert, lives at Kankakee, and they have two daughters, June and Betty. Before her marriage Mrs. Markert was a teacher in Joliet Township High School. After the death of his first wife Mr. Smith married Nettie (Goodrich) Wade, of Braidwood. To this union a daughter was born, Pauline Estelle, who is the wife of Allen T. McVicker, and they live in Chicago. She is a trained nurse. Mrs. Smith is deceased and is buried at Wil- mington. Mr. Smith later married Miss Olive Barker, of Braidwood. They have a daughter, Janet Frances, who was graduated from Braidwood High School in 1928.

Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and Modern Woodmen of America. He is prominent in local affairs and served as a member of the school board.

John Daniel Walker. - One of the leading citizens of Will County is John Daniel Walker, who is serving as superintendent of all the Illinois penal institutions. He was born at Braidwood, 111., March 26, 1874, the son of John P. and Eliza (Steel) Walker.

John P. Walker emigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1866 and took up his residence at Braidwood, 111., where he was joined by his wife and elder children in 1867. A coal miner by trade he found employment at that work but in 1886 removed to Joliet, where he entered the rolling mills of a local steel company. He was thrifty and enterprising, saved his wages, and in later life became a merchant. He died in 1920 at the age of 82 years, and is survived by his widow, who is 87 years old, having been born Nov. 29, 1841. She resides in Joliet. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were the parents of 12 children, of whom four are living: Anna, married James McCulloch, lives at Joliet; John Daniel, the subject of this sketch ; Jessie, married Joseph Waterworth, lives at Chicago Heights, 111. ; and Peter, lives at Joliet.

The boyhood of John Daniel Walker, up to the time he was 12 or 13 years of age, was passed in attending the public schools. His first steady employment was with the Joliet Steel Company, now a part of the Illinois Steel Company. This position was known as that of pull-up boy and called for 12 hours of hard manual work, for which he received wages of 75 cents per day. Gradually he worked his way to the position of charger, for which he received §2.25 per day. After eight years he was advanced to the post of heater. After 18 years in this capacity Mr. Walker decided that there was no future for him and accordingly resigned to accept the post of keeper in the new penitentiary at Joliet. He held this position for six and one-half months, and then secured employment in the office of the secretary of state as an automobile investigator, and for two and one-half years covered the counties of Kankakee, Grundy, Kendall, and Will. In April, 1922, he was nominated as sheriff of Will County and elected to office on November 7th of that year.

He is a member of the Illinois State Sheriff's Association and at Peoria, 111., in 1923, was elected president of that organization. He was appointed to the office of superintendent of the Illinois State Prison, Dec. 13, 1926, just seven days after leaving the office as sheriff of Will County. Mr. Walker is superintendent of the Illinois State Prison at Joliet, the Illinois Southern Penitentiary at Manard, 111.; the Reformatory at Pontiac; State Farm at Vandalia, Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Chester and the Women's Penitentiary at Joliet.

On Aug. 17, 1895, Mr. Walker was united in marriage with Miss Mary Puhek, of Joliet, the daughter of Matthew and Catherine Puhek, natives of Austria. To this union have been born the following children : Anna, married Frank Smith, lives at Joliet; Elizabeth, married Alfred Jancovas, lives at Joliet, and they have two sons, Alfred Hughes and John Daniel; Lillian K., married John Turney, lives in Chicago, and they have four children, Marie, Jack, Bernard, and Bernice; John J., and Frank C, who live at home; Matthew, died in infancy; Alexander G., mention of whom is made below; Eliza Steel, Grace Scott, and James D., all at home.

Alexander G. Walker was born in Joliet, Jan. 20, 1907. He met with an accidental death, Aug. 19, 1927, when a tire on his automobile exploded.

Mr. Walker has always been a Republican and has served as tax collector of Joliet Township and as county oil inspector of Will County. He was chairman of the County Central Committee from 1924 until 1928 and was manager of the campaign of Governor Small and Attorney- General Oscar Carlstrom in Will County. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and has been affiliated with the Masonic Lodge since 1901. He was elevated to the Scottish Rite in 1925, and he is also a member of the Mystic Shrine, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elks Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and Modern Woodmen of America. He also holds membership in the Rivals Club, Speed Boys Club, and the Irvin Athletic Club.

Nye P. Keyes is one of the reliable and well known merchants of Braidwood, where he has engaged in the grocery business for the past 30 years. He was born at Algona, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1869, the son of William and Sophia (Blodgett) Keyes.

William Keyes was born at Sterling, Mass., and his wife was a native of Vermont. Early in life they went to Iowa where Mr. Keyes engaged 26 - VOL. 2 in general farming and stock raising. They came to Braidwood in 1876, where they lived during the remainder of their lives. Mr. Keyes was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Keyes : Sylvia, who died at the age of four years ; and Nye P., the subject of this sketch.

Nye P. Keyes was a boy when his family settled at Braidwood. He attended the public school and was employed as a clerk in a local grocery store until 1897, at which time he engaged in business for himself. In connection with his grocery store Mr. Keyes is also interested in the grain business. He is vice president of the First National Bank of Braidwood.

Mr. Keyes was married (first) in 1890, to Miss Emma Butler, who was born near Braidwood in 1871. To them were born three daughters : Bernice, Gladys, and Inez, all deceased. Mrs. Keyes died March 25, 1916, and is buried at Wilmington. On Oct. 4, 1916, Mr. Keyes married Miss Lily Reed of Braidwood. They have a daughter, Dorothy, born in 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes also have two step-daughters, Nina Reed, and Mildred, who is a teacher in the Reed Custer High School at Braidwood.

Philip Clark, deceased, was highly esteemed and widely known among the pioneer settlers of Will County. He was a native of New York, born in 1851. Early in life he came to Illinois and settled at Braidwood, where he followed his trade as a blacksmith. He died in 1887 and is buried at Wilmington.

Mr. Clark was married on Oct. 26, 1867, to Miss Harriet Hilliard, who was born in Oneida County, N. Y., in 1845, the daughter of John and Susan (Little) Hilliard, natives of Ireland and early settlers of Oneida County, N. Y. About 1855 the Hilliard family came to Will County and settled about two miles west of Braidwood, where Mr. Hilliard became well known as a farmer and stockman. He died in 1886 and his wife died in 1885. Both are buried in the Wilmington Cemetry. Mr. Hilliard was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. There were eight children bom to Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard, all of whom are deceased except their daughter, Harriet, wife of the subject of this sketch.

To Philip and Harriet (Hilliard) Clark were born four children: 1. Mary, married Joseph Hurst, deceased, and they had four children: Cecil, Hattie, Elizabeth, and Ruth. Both Hattie and Ruth Hurst are graduate nurses and are located at Joliet. 2. Susan, married Thomas Feeney, lives at Joliet, and they have three children: Clark, Myron, and Lois. 3. John, who was killed in action in France during the World War, while serving as a member of Company B, 4th Engineers, A. E. F. He died April 11, 1919, and is buried in France. 4. Elizabeth, married Arthur Pohlman, lives at Joliet, and they have three children: Joseph, Arthur, and Elizabeth.

Harriet (Hilliard) Clark Hurst attended the schools of Braidwood and Wilmington, and before her marriage was a teacher in the district schools. She is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Ladies Aid Society.

Dr. Walter C. Frick, of Braidwood, is numbered among the representative men of Will County, and is one who has honorably won the position he holds in his profession. He was born at Kent, Ohio, Oct. 21, 1881, the son of Nathan and Sarah Ann (Brumbaugh) Frick.

Nathan Frick, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania, born at Lancaster. Early in life he settled at Kent, Ohio, where he became well known as a building contractor. He died Jan. 9, 1927, and his wife, who was born at New Baltimore, Ohio, died Jan. 2, 1928. They are buried at Mogadore, Ohio. Mr. Frick was a deacon of the Church of the Brethren. There were eight children in the Frick family, as follows: Walter C, the subject of this sketch; Ernest Ellsworth, deceased; Effie May, married James Merrimer, lives at Akron, Ohio; Blanche Elsie, married John Norris, lives at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Rev. Elmer Earl, minister of the Church of the Brethren, Louisville, Ohio, is a World War veteran; Edna Irene, deceased; Fannie Abagail, married Frank Marker, lives at Kent, Ohio; and Charles Chester, a World War veteran, lives at Kent, Ohio.

Walter C. Frick attended the grammar and high schools of Kent, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1899. Later he attended Jenner Medical College, Chicago, from which he received his degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1908. He then located in Chicago and maintained offices at 2754 West 22nd Street until 1921, at which time he removed to Braid- wood. He has since engaged in practice here with offices on Main Street. He is connected with the staffs of St. Joseph and Silver Cross hospitals, Joliet.

On July 25, 1906, Dr. Frick was united in marriage with Miss Alfreda Anding, who was born in Chicago, July 26, 1891. The following children were born to them : Boyd Glenwood and Floyd Anding, twins, born in 1908, both deceased; Homer Kenneth, born in 1910, deceased; Ruth Gladys, born in 1912, deceased; Hope Winifred, born July 26, 1913, attends Braidwood High School; Ernest LeRoy, born April 6, 1919; Eva Esther, born Feb. 14, 1921; and Paul David, born at Braidwood, 111., Feb. 12, 1922.

William H. Steen, well known throughout Will County and one of its pioneer insurance men, is a resident of Braidwood. He was born in Scotland, July 29, 1849, the son of James and Agnes (Hare) Steen.

James Steen brought his family to the United States from Scotland in 1865 and settled in Pennsylvania, near Pottsville. Three years later he removed to Braidwood where he was employed in the coal mines. He died about 1886, and his wife died in 1881. He was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Steen had four children: William H., the subject of this sketch; Mary Ann, the widow of Alexander Crossan, lives at Vancouver, B. C. ; James, deceased ; and John, retired, lives at Joliet.

William H. Steen was reared and educated in Scotland. When nine years old he went to work in the coal mines. He came to this country in 1865 with his family and was employed in the coal mines of Braidwood until 1882, at which time he became interested in the insurance business. He purchased the business of John James and became one of the leading insurance men of this section of the state. He still maintains his offices, although living practically retired.

On Jan. 21, 1869, Mr. Steen married Miss Mary Ann Robertson, who was born in Scotland, June 30, 1849, the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Steen) Robertson. The Robertson family came to this country from Scotland in 1853 and settled at Pottsville, Pa., but like the Steen family later removed to Braidwood, where Mr. Robertson was employed in the coal mines. He and his wife are deceased. They were the par- ents of the following children: James, died in infancy; Mary Ann Steen; Elizabeth, married George Frew, lives at Canton, Ohio ; Jean, the widow of James Weir, lives at Braidwood ; Margaret, married James Mortimer, lives at Braidwood; William, lives in Ohio; Sarah, deceased; Ellen, married George Thompson, both deceased; Isabel, married David Stewart, both deceased; and Alexander deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Steen were born five children: 1. Agnes, born March 9, 1870, married in June, 1808, to John Kilpatrick, deceased, and they had seven children: William, a World War veteran, lives at Braidwood ; James, lives in Alabama; Isabel, Craig, Margaret, and John, all at home; and Agnes, deceased. 2. William, died in infancy. 3. Elizabeth, married Matthew English, lives at Braidwood, and they have two children: Mary Ann, and Anabel, both at home. 4. Isabella, lives at home. 5. Mary Ann, deceased.

Mr. Steen has always been a Republican and has taken an active part in local politics. He has held the offices of alderman, city clerk, mayor, city attorney, and has also served two terms as a member of the state legislature. He is prominent in Masonic circles and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Scottish Clans. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has served as elder for a period of fifteen years. Mr. Steen may be rightly called one of the founders of Braidwood, having taken an active interest in the organization of its government.

Battista Perona, retired, is a highly esteemed resident of Braidwood, where he is a director of the First National Bank. He was born in Italy, June 27, 1852.

Mr. Perona spent his boyhood in his native land and was educated there. He emigrated to the United States in August, 1873, and settled at Braidwood, where he was a coal miner until the time of his recent retirement.

Mr. Perona was married March 28, 1882, to Miss Margaret Ellena, who was born in Italy, Jan. 15, 1867, the daughter of Bartholomew and Felicita (Chiaventone) Ellena. The Ellena family settled at Braidwood at an early date, where Mr. Ellena was employed in the coal mines. He died May 16, 1906, and his wife died Jan. 22, 1913. They were mem- bers of the Catholic Church. Their children were: Margaret Perona; and Joseph ; who lives at Wilsonville, 111. To Mr. and Mrs. Perona were born five children: Margaret, married Fred Barta, lives in Chicago; Felicita, twin sister of Margaret, married Victor Biasetti, lives at Joliet ; John, deceased; John George, lives at home; and Bartholomew, lives in Chicago.

Thomas Charles Jackson, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business at Braidwood, is well known throughout Will County. He was born in Michigan City, Ind., July 26, 1876, the son of Thomas and Jane (Brown) Jackson.

Thomas Jackson, deceased, was a native of Scotland. Early in life he went to Canada and settled in Montreal. Later, he came to Chicago and for several years was a peddler between Bloomington, 111., and Chicago. He then settled at Michigan City, Ind., for a time and later returned to Montreal. He died in 1893 and his wife died in 1904. Both are buried at Wilmington. Mr. Jackson was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson had the following children: Margaret, married Rev. Frank Drumm, minister of the Methodist Church, lives in Kansas; May, trained nurse, lives in Chicago; Thomas Charles, the subject of this sketch; William, lives in Chicago; Lulu, lives in Will County; and George, farmer, lives in Custer Township, Will County.

Thomas Charles Jackson received his education in the district schools of Custer Township. He was employed for a short time as a fireman in the Joliet Rod Mills and later went to Chicago where he engaged in the confectionery business at 4911 Ashland Avenue. After his return to Will County he farmed for a short time and then engaged in road building. He was also well known as a building contractor. In August, 1927, Mr. Jackson purchased the pioneer hardware business of Woodward Norris. He is also a plumbing contractor.

On Feb. 21, 1921, Mr. Jackson was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Norris, who was born at Braceville, 111., April 23, 1898, the daughter of Woodward and Mary Jane (Jackson) Norris, natives of England, who settled in Will County in 1883. Mr. Norris was a pioneer merchant of Braceville, where he engaged in the hardware business for a period of 20 years. He died July 26, 1927, and his wife died in 1926. Mr. Norris was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. Mr. and Mrs. Norris were the parents of two children : Fred, lives at Joliet ; and Ethel Jackson. To Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were born two daughters; Mae, born May 28, 1922; and Lois, born July 23, 1926.

Archibald Duncan Mclntyre, retired, is a highly esteemed resident of Will County, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born near Amsterdam, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1858, the son of Duncan and Lucinda (Hadsall) Mclntyre.

Duncan Mclntyre came to Will County during the early days and settled on a farm in Florence Township. Both he and his wife were natives of New York. His brother, Archibald Mclntyre, was for many years president of the First National Bank of Wilmington. The father of Duncan Mclntyre was one of the first grain farmers of the county and carried his grain to the Chicago markets by ox teams. Both Duncan Mclntyre and his wife are deceased and are buried in Star's Grove Cemetery. They had the following children : Daniel, John, Anna, all deceased; Thomas R. ; Archibald D., the subject of this sketch; James W., and Margaret, both deceased.

Archibald D. Mclntyre grew up on his father's farm and attended the schools at Star's Grove and Florence Township. He was always interested in general farming and stock raising and was the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres in Florence Township. Like his father, he was an extensive grain farmer. He now lives retired at Wilmington, his residence being located at 423 Wabash Street.

On July 19, 1904, Mr. Mclntyre was united in marriage with Miss Cornelia Fisher, who was born at Wilmington, Dec. 16, 1857, the daughter of Bryan and Lucy (Hitchcock) Fisher. Mr. Fisher was born in Pennsylvania and was an early settler of Wilmington, where he was a miller by trade. He died Oct. 20, 1907, and his wife died March 12, 1920. Both are buried in the Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Mr. Fisher was a Republican, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were born five children: Jane, married Joseph

Brierley, lives in Wisconsin; Thomas, deceased; Cornelia Mclntyre; Louise, married Dr. S. F. Duncan, dentist, lives at Joliet; Walter, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre had no children.