Hittle Township

Hittle Township

The first settlers of Hittle township were George Hittle, Jonas Hittle, his son, and John W. Judy, his son-in-law, with their families. They left Ohio in the fall of 1825 and stopped a short time in Sangamon county, where they gathered corn on shares, thus earning sufficient to carry them through the winter. After cold weather set in these pioneers began looking for a permanent place of abode. Starting northward they visited Pekin, (then called Town Site, and consisting of three cabins,) and Fort Clark (Peoria). Turning about they passed through Pleasant Grove, where they found an abundance of hard maple timber. The opportunity to make sugar at home in those days was no slight consideration, and the party thought this was surely the place for them. Making a claim, they continued southward, and were still more pleased with the beautiful black walnut timber, where the Orendortf' s afterward settled, in Hopedale. They therefore abandoned their first claim, made a second one here, and once more started on their journey. Stopping at the home of Robert Music, on Sugar creek, where Government surveyors had boarded, they were told that the finest piece of timber in the whole country was about eighteen miles above. Turning their horses in a northerly direction they soon reached the place. The sight of such beautiful black walnut, hard maple and oak filled them with delight, and straightway they made a third and final claim. Having erected rude huts, they returned to Sangamon for their families and goods, and quickly set out for their new homes. John Judy was the only one who had a horse team, and he reached the destination one day ahead of the others - namely, on Feb. 20, 1826. But as George Hittle was the patriarch of this new community, both the grove and township have taken his name.

Jacob H., (son of John W. Judy,) who was then a child of four years of age, has lived in the township ever since, and he is, therefore, the oldest settler in the community. In the following year William Burt and the Hainlines settled near by, and about the same time two families by the names of Perry and Williamson. In 1828, William Hieronymus settled on the east fork of Sugar creek, where two of his sons still live. Other early settlers in Hittle were: Jacob Albright, 1829; Joseph Richmond, 1830; Martin G.

this, settlements became quite numerous, and the pioneers were happy and prosperous as the times went. At first the people were compelled to go to Springfield to mill and for mail, and later to Mackinaw. In the winter of '31, the time of the big snow, Jos. Richmond was frozen to death. It seems a daughter of his was to be married and himself and one of his neis-hbors set out for Mackinaw on snow shoes, to get some necessary articles. On the return, the sndw was soft and walking Tcrv difficult. When only three miles from home, night came on, the weather became very cold, and Mr. Richmond gave completely out. Covering him up, his friend went for assistance. They continued the search till after one o'clock, but without avail. Next day the body was found frozen stiif, with part of the clothing removed.

About the year 1841, a store was opened by two Eastern men, whose names were Armington & Hazleton, and Armington postoffice took its name from the former.

The people of Hittle are largely the descendants of the old settlers, and are intelligent and well-to-do. At one time every voter, with one exception, voted the Whig ticket; and now the place is Republican in sentiment. After giving sketches of its churches, we will speak of some of the representative citizens at greater length, for we believe the history of any community is made up largely of the history of the. live, enterprising men of that community.

Christian. - Hittle Grove Christian Church was organized at the house of John W. Judy, about the year 1828. The Judys, Hittles, Hainlines and Burts were among the early members. At first old Elder Rhoade, of Blooming Grove, preached once a month, at John Judy's, where also a dinner was served to the congregation. The society has had two houses of worship - the last one was built fifteen or sixteen years ago. The membership is not far from 200 - 70 of whom have been recently added.

Hieronymus Grove Church. This church was built entirely by Enoch Hieronymus, in 1869. Mr. H. thought, in view of the fact that they were so far from any church, many persons in the neighborhood might be induced to enter the house of worship who would not otherAvise go, accordingly he bore the entire expense of putting up the building. Services htwe been held regularly from the beginning.

31. E. Chiroh. - A society was organized at Hittle Grove 35 or 40 years ago, and among the early members John Burwell, Isaac Carr, Philo Baldwin, with their families, may be mentioned. About twenty years ago, Joseph Kelly, Foster Griffin and A. E. Forbes organized a separate society at Armington, and the old church thereupon divided, part going to Armington and part going to Boynton, according to convenience. The present church building was erected in 1862 ; cost about ^2,600. Membership over 50.

John F. Albrif/hf, farmer, Armington, was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., in 1825. His father, Jacob Albright, came to Hittle in 1829. He was married in Tenn., to Esther Touchstone. His grandfather was from South Carolina, and his grandmother from North Carolina, where his father was born. "When the latter came to this State he settled on land bought of George Hittle. He had a family of 8 children - 6 boys and 2 girls. He lived until May 12, "868, when he died at the age of 72. His wife died in 1855, at the age of about 65 years. John Albright was married June 15, 1848, to Louisa, daughter of John Judy. She was born Jan. 10, 1830. They have seven children, five of whom are now living - Emma, Jerome, Harriet J., Rosa, Alice, Martha and Clara. Mr. Albright now lives on part of the place his father owned, and two brothers live in the same neighborhood. Member of the Christian Church and a Republican.

Michael Albright, farmer, Armington, was born Dec. 19, 1820, in Lincoln county, Tenn., (see John F. Albright). He was married June 4, 1843, to Mary Ann JNIalick, daughter of George Malick, one of the earliest settlers of Mackinaw. She was born Dec. 12, 1820. They have six children - Ann, Homer, Alice, Charles, George and Florence. Mr. Albright is a substantial farmer, a man well informed on all topics of general interest, and one with convictions of his own. He is a Republican.

Charles D. Allen, Armington, was born Sept. 30, 1811, in Tioga county, N. Y. His fatlier's name was Daniel, and his mother's Anna (Dodd), who were natives of New York. In 1837 Mr. Allen left Ohio, where his parents had lived since he was twelve years of age, and settled in Hittle. His parents also came West, and settled just over the line in McLean county. His father died in February, 1848, aged 83 years. He was married Nov. 8, 1839, to Nancy^ daughter of Henry Hainline, one of the first settlers of Hittle. The descendants of Mr. Hainline are very numerous in Hittle townshij), there being five sons and one daughter, with numerous grandchildren. Mr. Allen's wife died in June, 1847; he was married to Hannah, the sister of his former wife, Feb. 14, 1850. She was born Feb. 1, 1826, in Boone county, Ky. Mr. A. has five children, two of them by his first wife. Their names are : Henry, Jessie, John, Massie and Silvia. He is a member of the Christian Church, and Republican in politics.

Jas. W. Burt, farmer, P. O., Armington, is a son of William Burt, one of the earliest settlers of Hittle. He was born May 15, 1844, and was married to Miss Emma Tenney, of Atlanta, Feb. 28, 1867. They have two children. Mrs. B. is a daughter of Dr. Tenney, and was born Feb. 20, 1850. Wm. Burt was born Dec. 10, 1800, in Scott county, Ky., and in the fall of 1827 settled in Hittle, on section 29, where he still lives. When Mr. Burt first came to Hittle he found a rude little cabin already built. This he fixed up, and began life in the new country, happy in the possession of a home. Not long after a man came along and claimed the premises, and to avoid any trouble or unpleasantness a settlement was made by paying the party $9.00 In 1829, about Christmas time, and when it was very cold, Mr. Burt's house was destroyed by fire, together with all its contents except a little bedding. The neighbors assembled and by the following Saturday Mr. Burt's fiimily found themselves once more in a comfortable home. While none of the neighbors were overburdened with clothing and furniture, they all contributed a little to assist their afflicted friends. About 1835 he built another house, made entirely of hewn logs with a board floor, and it was considered the finest house anywhere in the neighborhood. He was a great hunter in his time, and hundreds of deer, wolves and fowl, fell before his gun and club. He was married in June, 1825, to China Hainline, in Kentucky, and has had eight children, two of whom died when young, and the others are still living. Their names are - Elizabeth (wife of Allen Quisenberry) Sally (wife of William Britt) Louisa (who married Andrew Bowles) John H., Polly (wife of Arthur Quisenberry, of Lincoln) and James W. Mr. Burt's wife died in 1873, aged 63 years.

Enoch Hieronymus. One of the oldest, as well as one of the most respected families of Tazewell county, is the Hieronymus fiiniily, of which our subject is the oldest living member. William Hieronymus, his father, was born Feb. 13, 1788, in Virginia. His parents were of English and Dutch descent. In 1811, Aug. 14, he married Alvira Darnell. He engaged in boat building for a while. In 1818 he went to Missouri and settled on the Missouri river. The place is now washed away and forms the channel of the stream. After three years he returned to Kentucky, and finally settled at Big Bone Lick. This lick is a deep lake of mud and water, the water being very shallow. The mud has apparently no bottom.

The animals, which in former years went there to drink, sank down and died. Their bones are so numerous that the place is called the Big Bone Lick. The bones of many curious animals have been found there ; and particularly were the bones of the large mammouth, which was placed in Barnum's museum. Enoch Hieronymus has seen a bone from this lake, large enough for nine men to sit on at once. In 1828, Mr. H. came to Illinois. His family moved with several others. The oldest man in the company was George Henline. They camped the last night of their journey in Blooming Grove. The next day they came to Hittle's Grove. Mr. H. went from there, in October, 1828, to Hieronymus' Grove, which was named in his honor. Enoch was born in Madison Co., Ky., March 7, 1816. He accompanied his father's family to this county, and has lived an active useful life since. During the winter of the big snow, they had to pound corn for food. He made snow shoes that winter out of boards ten inches square, which were lashed to his feet, and thereby could chase the deer. He married, Aug. 22, 1839, Elizabeth A. Thompson. Her parents came to the State in 1829. They have never had children of their own, but have raised the orphan children of James Heironymus, who died in 1848. His wife died a few months previous. Enoch and his wife took into their home one girl, two boys and one infant, the latter soon died. Another infant child, twin to the first, was raised by the sister of Mrs. H. The two boys and girl grew up and were happily married. Benjamin R. and Thomas H. both served in the late war, in Co. A, 117th III. Inf., and sketches of both may be found in this volume.

William Hieronymus, farmer; P. O,, Minier, was born Oct. 17, 1826, (See Enoch Hieronymus.) He was but two years of age when his father moved to Hieronymus Grove, where he has lived all his life. He was married in December, 1849, to Lucinda Gardner, who is a native of Ohio. They have had eight children, seven of whom are now living ; three are married and live in the neighborhood. Mr. H. has a fine farm of 650 acres, part of which is in McLean. In politics Mr. H. is a Republican ; a member of the Christian Church.

Thomas H. Hieronymus, farmer ; P. O., Armington, was born in Logan county, Dec. 18, 1845. His father's name was James, and his mother's Malinda C. (Thompson). His father was born in Kentucky, (See Enoch Hieronymus,) and his mother in Tennessee. They died not a great while apart, the latter in 1847, and the former in 1848. The children were young, and Thomas, and one brother and sister were raised by their Uncle Enoch. He enlisted in 1862, in the 117th III. Inf., and served three vears. He was married April 18, 1866, to Mary P., daughter of Theophilus Caton, of Mc- Lean county ; has five children. Is a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican in politics.

of John Kampf, and was born in Madison county, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1823; Mr. Kampf, in Pennsylvania, Jan. 1, 1817. They were married July 9, 1840, in Ohio; came to this county in 1844, and settled on section 10. Mr. K. died March 5, 1875. They had eight children, six of whom are now living ; two daughters and one son are married ; and three sons live at home. One son, Marion R., was a member of the 7th 111. Inf , and was killed in battle. Wm. H. was also in the army, having enlisted in the 7th 111. Vet. Inf., Oct. 1864, and was discharged July 9, 18(35.

Henry C. Mountjoy, merchant, Armington, was born in Tazewell county, Nov. 25, 1845. His father, William Mountjoy, came from Kentucky, and settled in Logan county, near the line, in" 1835. He was married in 1840, to Sinia V. Thompson, whose people lived in the same neighborhood. Thcv had thirteen children, seven of whom are now living. Henry Mountjoy had only a common school education, and engaged in farming till about five years ago, when he embarked in the mercantile business, and is now carrying on a profitable trade. He was married March 23, 1865, to INIargaret A. Hawser, of Jersey county; has three children. Enlisted in the 7th 111. Inf. in 1863, and served till the close of the war. Is a member of the Christian Church, and votes the Republican ticket.

Col. Jonathan Merriam was born in Passumpsie, Vt., Nov. 1, 1834. His father, Rev. Jonathan Merriam, came West in 1836, and shortly afterward accepted a call from the Baptist Church, of Springfield. Later he came to Hittle. Col. Merriam was educated at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, and at McKendre College, Lebanon. The Colonel has been engaged in farming and stock raising during the greater portion of his life, and at this time has a farm of 1,200 acres of land, situated in Tazewell, Logan and Mc- Lean counties. On the 19th of September, 1862, the 117th regt. 111. Inf. was mustered into service, with Mr. Merriam as Lieutenant Colonel. This regiment experienced some severe service, and served till the close of the war. After the war. Colonel Merriam took a prominent part in political affairs, and was a useful member of the Constitutional Convention. In 1873 he was appointed Internal Revenue Collecter for the 8th District, which position he now holds. He was married June 6, 1859, to Miss B. A. Barland, of McLean county. She died June 19, 1861, and he was again married Nov. 10, 1864, to Miss Lucy C, daughter of Rev. J. B. White, of Bond county.

Allen Quisenherry, farmer, lives in Eminence, Logan county ; P. O., Armington. Mr. Q.'s father settled in Hittle Grove, in 1835. He came from Kentucky, though he lived in Virginia till after he was married ; he lived in the Grove about twenty years, when he moved over the line into Logan county, where he died about the close of the war. The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 9, 1823; married November, 1844, to Elizabeth Burt, who was born Sept. 18, 1826, in Boone county, Ky. They have had three children; two of whom are now living. John W. lives on a farm near by ; and the daughter, China M., married W. F. Albright and now lives in Bloomington. The old settlers, living almost beyond the reach of newspapers, had queer ideas of the progress of the age. Mr. Q. tells this story of his father. When a telegraph line was built from Peoria to Springfield, the line passed through Delavan, and caused no little excitement among the inhabitants. But the old gentleman was skeptical, and one day said to his sons : " I tell you w'hat, boys, that thing is all tomfoolery, depend upon it. Talk of people speaking together, 100 miles apart! why, its rediculous. Its just some Yankee scheme to make money."

Ellis \V. Roberts, farmer ; P. O., Armington ; was born in Lycoming county, Penn., April 4, 1829. His parents came West about 1838, and settled on the Little Mackinaw. His father, whose Christian name was Peter, died Feb. 24, 1847, aged 40; his mother is now living with her son at an advanced age. Mr. Roberts was married to Nancy J. Judy, May 23, 1850; she was the daughter of Jacob Judy, and was born Oct. 1, 1831. Her father came to Hittle with the very first settlers, but he was then unmarried and did not settle permanently until a few years later. He now lives at Atlanta in good health. On the last of April, Mr. and Mrs. Judy celebrated their golden wedding. Mr. Roberts' family was in Missouri eleven years, and with that exception ]\Irs. Roberts has always lived on the same place where she was born. Mr. R. served nine months in the 21st Mo. Vol. Inf. Republican.

William G. Stafford, farmer and manufacturer of tile, sec. 9, Hittie ; P. O., Minier. Mr. Stafford is the son of Martin G. Stafford, who came to Hittle, from Tennessee, in 1831, He died in 1847, and his wife about the same time. They had seven children ; two of the sons are in Oregon, and one in Kansas. One of the daughters is the wife of Lorenzo Hainline, of Hittle, and the other, now a widow, lives in Bovnton. Mr. Stafford was born in Tazewell Co. in 1838. He enlisted, Sept. 15, 1861, in Co. E, 7th 111. Inf, and was discharged Nov., 1864. He was married, Nov. 18, 1868, to Ellen J. Tefft, and has four children.

Hon. L. M. Stroud, farmer ; P. O., Armington ; was born Sept. 27, 1822, in Dixon county, Tenn., not far from the house of Gen. Jackson. His father, Thomas Stroud, emigrated from North Carolina to Tennessee in 1806, and married Miss Virginia Thompson, whose people came from Virginia. While Mr. Stroud was a Jacksonian Democrat he did not believe in slavery, and he therefore left Tennessee and settled, in 1830, in what is now Logan county. He died March 7, 1858, at Atlanta, his wife having passed away the year before. Mr. L. M. Stroud did not enjoy very great educational advantages, but nevertheless he had that energy and shrewd common sense which are bound to bring success. He has not far from 900 acres of land, and a fine store in Minier conducted by his son. He has represented his town in the Board of Supervisors, and was a Representative of the 27th District in the Legislature of 1873-74. He was married, April 7, 1847, to Miss Elva, daughter of Captain Adams, who fell in the Black Hawk war at the battle of Old Man's Creek, or, as it has since been called, Stillman's Run, after a terrible conflict with the Indians. Mrs. Stroud was born in Bedford county, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1826. They have a family of nine children, several of whom are married,

Eton F, Verry, merchant and grain dealer, Armington. He is a son of William A. Verry, and was born Nov. 23, 1852. He was educated in common schools and Eureka College. He was married Feb. 6, 1879, to Ella, daughter of Thomas Dills, one of the old residents and most influential citizens of Hittle. Politics, Republican.

mUiam A. Verry, stock farmer, Armington. Was born in Boston, Mass., Jan. 17, 1819. In 1820, his father, William C. Verry, came to this State and settled in Morgan county, near Jacksonville. In 1843 Mr. Verry came to this county and settled on section 22, Hittle, where he purchased forty acres of land. Almost every endowment necessary for success in business seems to have been bestowed upon Mr. Verry, and to-day 2800 acres of fine farming land and a large amount of other property, stand as a monument to the energy, industry, and good management which have always been characteristic of him. Mr. Verry was married, Oct. 20, 1842, to Sarah A. Farnsworth, and four children have been the fruits of this union. Their names are William E., George, Elon, and Frances. In politics Mr. Verry is a Republican, and while not a member of any church, he always lends a helping hand to every good cause which comes under his notice.

Town-Clerks

This township was named by Moses Meeker, who, at a meeting of the County Court, in 1850, christened it Hopedale. This name was unanimously adopted. When the late Mr. OrendorfF laid oflf the village of Hopedale he called it Osceola. Upon application to the Postmaster General for a post-office, he found there was another Osceola in the State. The village was then changed to the name of the township. The township is largely woodland, quite hilly, and the Mackinaw river. Little Mackinaw and Indian creek run through it.

The first church building erected in the towns^hip was called Shiloh, and was named by Jno. E. Davis. It was built about the year 1839, principally by the Methodists and Presbyterians. The latter appear to have had the controlling interest. It was also used as a school-house for a number of years. It is now known as the Old Shiloh. There are three churches in the township, and three schoolhouses where divine services are held. The next church built was the Presbyterian Church. This was erected in the village about 1854. It burned down during the past winter. The Old Shiloh has not been used as a church for 22 years. The New Shiloh was built by the Methodists about 20 years ago. This church stood upon the ground of the old one, and it, too, is a church of the past. The M. E. Church of the village was erected in 1874 at a cost of $2,400. The first sermon was preached by Hiram Buck, in September, 1874; Il6v. S. F. Johnson was at that time pastor. Then came Revs. A. Bland, J. C. Keller, and finally the present pastor, Rev. W. C. Avery. The first baptismal ceremony occurred Aug. 19, 1877, when John Bright and twelve others were baptised, some by immersion. The first marriage ceremony in the edifice was celebrated on the evening the church was dedicated - T. W. Harlan and ]\Iiss H. P. Coggins were the contracting parties.

The first settler in Hopedale was Aaron Orendorff, who settled here about 1827. D. W., son of Aaron Orendorff, was the first white child born in the township. The first Sunday-school was taught by Jas. McDowell in the Old Shiloh Church.

The old town of Hopedale was laid off Nov. 1, 1853, by Thomas Orendorff. The new town was incorporated Feb. 22, 1869. The first Trustees elected and who attended the first meeting were, T. H. Orendorff, Wm. Neisen, J. R. Ogden and E. Barnum. Orendorff was elected president, Ogden secretary, and Barnum treasurer. Thomas Smith tells us that the first store opened in Hopedale was by D, W. Orendorff and Mr. Mortimer. Afterwards T. H. Orendorff formed a partnership with T. A. Smith and had the second store.

The first meeting for the organization of the township was held at the house of Mrs. Purviance, on the first Tuesday in April, 1850. Laban Hicks was called to the chair, and Charles W. Holden appointed secretary. James E. Davis was elected moderator for the day. A vote was taken and R, H. Holden was elected clerk for the day. Township officials were then elected. For Supervisor, Chas. W. Holden received 27 votes, which elected him by a majority of 6. For Clerk, Richard H. Holden received 28 votes, which was a like majority. For Assessor, \Vm. H. Briggs received a majority of 8 ; and for Collector, Andrew Kerr was elected by 10 majority. Wm. Milner is put upon the records as being elected as Clerk, which is incorrect. The Commissioners of Roads elected were: Nathaniel Bennett, Enoch T. Orendorff and G. W. Bryan, each of whom received 49 votes. Enoch T. Orendorff was elected Overseer of Poor; and the Justices of the Peace elected were Jesse Fisher and Geo. W. Bryan. John Bennett and John Davis were elected Constables.

In order to more fully detail the history of the town and township we will speak personally of some of the leading and representative citizens :

19, 1842; His parents, were John S. Barger, (who was born in 1802, in Va. He died in 1876), and Sarah A. Baker (who was born in 1803, in Ky., and died in 1878). Dr. Barger has had superior educational advantages, having attended college in Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College, Chicago, and also of St. Louis Medical College. During the War he was a member of Co. I., 73rd 111. Inf. He was Acting Hospital Steward for 12 months; was married Jan. 1, 1870, to Martha S. Poe, who was born in 1851. Mr. B. is a member of the Methodist Church. P. O., Hopedale.

Joseph Beanchamp, carpenter and builder, sec. 24, P. O., Hopedale; is a native of Canada, where he was born in 1826. The ancestry of Mr. B. were French. He was apprenticed five years, to learn his trade, by the end of which time he become a skillful workman ; Mr. B. was married to Miss Margaret Brier, a daughter of Isaac Brier; there were born of this union twenty two children, of whom only seven are living - Louie, Jos, Henry, George, Louisa, Emma and Alexander, Mr. B., informs us that his grandmother was the mother of thirty-six children. Mr. B. settled at what is now Hopedale 13 years ago and has erected every building of any importance in the village. He was the builder of the first house in the town. It is now occupied by Mr. Willard. We cannot speak to highly of him as a skilled mechanic.

John S. Sever was born in the State of Indiana, Oct. 10, 1848; is a son of Samuel and Eliza (Curtis) Bever. John S. came to this county July 28, 1855. He attended the common schools of his adopted county. He was married Feb. 2, 1871, to Catharine Pearson. They are the parents of two children - Francis E., born Jan. 16, 1872, and Berdella, born Sept. 28, 1873; Mr. and Mrs. Bever are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Democrat in politics. P. O., Delavan. *'

Jacob Bever is a native of Indiana, having been born in that State, Aug. 25, 1855. He is a son of Christian Bever and Lydia Easton. Jacob Bever came to this county in 1862; attended the schools in Dillon township. He was married Nov. 14, 1878, to Idella Davidson, a native of Indiana. Mr. B. is a member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ; is a Democrat in politics ; P. O., Delavan.

Matthias Bever, farmer, sec. 33 ; P. O., Hopedale ; was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Feb. 20, 1820. His parents were Matthias and Catharine (Chumoker) Bever. The subject of this sketch came to this county Feb. 28, 1855; received a common school education. He is a member of the Baptist Church; was married March 14, 1853, to Rebcca A. Fuller, who was born April 3, 1829. They have one daughter, Catharine Ann, born Feb. 14, 1852. She was married to Henry Henkle in Sept., 1875. Mr. B. is a Democrat in politics.

Christian Birky, farmer, sec. 31 ; P. ()., Delavan ; was born in Elm Grove, this county, in May, 1847. His parents were Christian and Catharine Birky. Mr. B. attended the common schools of this county ; is a member of the Omish (Mennonite) Church ; was married Feb. 17, 1878. He is a Democrat in politics.

Henry H. Brigliain, station agent and operator on the C. & A. R. R., Hopedale, was born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., July 30, 1833. His father, James B. Brigham, was born in the year 1782, Nov. 6, at Marborough, Mass., died Jan. 31, 1<S61 ; he served in the Revolutionary war. His mother was born May 15, 1793, died Jan. 26, 1869. They were married March 4, 1810, at Fredonia, N. Y. It was in that place that Henry received his education, where he took an academic course. He was connected with the U. S. Treasury Department during the war.

William H. Briyfj, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 24 ; was born in Westchester county, N. Y., on the 21st of Oct., 1807. His father, Phillip H. Briggs, was a native of N. Y. He received a liberal education, and was married to Phoebe, daughter of John Ryen, of Fordham, N. Y., who was born May 4, 1788. ]Mr. B. went to New York city about 1808, where he became engaged in the mercantile business. He was very successful, and died Oct. 19, 1840; his wife died April 1, 1866. The descendants are four in number - William H., whose name is at the head of this sketch, Phoebe, who married Ebben Leggett, and now resides in Brooklyn, N. Y., Larina, who married Charles Valentine, and Ann Eliza, who is married and lives in Philadelphia. William H. received a liberal education in New York city. On the 26th of Nov., 1 828, he was married to Louisa, daughter of Thomas Hoif, of Monmouth county, N. J. In 1 H29 Mr. B. entered on a mercantile career in New York; in 1836 he came West, locating near Hopedale. He first rented farm property ; in 1837 he purchased 207 acres, and is now the owner of 547 acres and a beautiful farm residence. Few men are better known for generosity than Mr. B. He has been Supervisor and Assessor for this township. The marriage of j\Ir. B. was productive of six children, four of whom are living - Hannah, Jane E., Cecilia and William H., jr.

(Black) Burgess were his parents. He attended the common schools, Mr. B. came to this country in 1849; is a member of the Christian Church; was married to Elizabeth Hurn, Oct. 6, 1851. She died in 1869. She was the mother of Lucy, born July 12, 1857; Jennie, born Nov. 1, 1859; Lilian, born May 7, 1863. Mr. B. was again united in marriage March 20, 1870, to Lucinda Bennett, by whom he had five children, born as follows : Laura, July 30, 1871 ; John R., Jan. 3, 1873; Elizabeth, Dec. 15, 1874; Mattie S., Nov. 26, 1877; Rose, March 22, 1879.

Otto Butterweck, of the firm of Schulte & Co., Hopedale, is a native of Germany, being born in that country Aug. 24, 1848. His parents were Gustav and Mary (Brenneman) Butterweck, natives of Germany. Mr. B. came to this country Nov. 1, 1864 ; was educated in the common schools and Wiesbaden College. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and politically a Republican,

Andrew J. Bijern, farmer, sec. 11 ; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. B. is a native of Franklin county, O., and is the youngest son of Joseph and Sarah Byers, and was born Jan. 7, 1828. He grew to manhood in his native' State, receiving a liberal education. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Miss ^Nlary Sands, daughter of Thos. Sands. Two years later Mr, Byers settled in Hopedale, where he purchased town property and built for himself and family a home. Since this time Mr. B. has followed farming. Five children have blessed this union - William H., Hope, Alvira, Sarah, and Ira.

August L. Capps was born in Hanover, Prussia, Feb. 18, 1850. His parents are August and Fredricka (Fricke) Capps. He was married Feb. 22, 1876, to Mary Bever, who was born Nov. 27, 1852. They have had one son, Eugene Ray, born Nov. 13, 1876, died April 25, 1877. Mr. C. is a miller by trade, and is now running the mill at Hopedale. He is a Democrat in politics.

John Cheshier was born Sept. 15, 1837, in North Carolina. His parents were Solomon and Nanney (Todd) Cheshier, The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1859, Is a farmer, residing upon sec, 15, He belongs to the Methodist Church, and was married April 9, 1860, to Amanda J, Terhune, a native of Indiana, where she was born Dec, 20, 1845, They have two daughters - Josepine, born Feb. 28, 1861, and Bertha May, born July 31, 1877. Mr. C. is a Republican in politics.

Fhilandor E. Davis, attorney and Justice of Peace, Hopedale, was born in Little Mackinaw, this Co., Aug. 14, 1830; is the son of James E. and Mary (Taylor) Davis. His father was born in 1797, died in 1872; niother'born in 1793, died 1871. He attended the common schools of the county and then entered De Moines College, Iowa. During the war he enlisted in Co, A., 108th 111. Inf.; was transferred to Co, K., in which he held rank as 1st Lieut. Has been J. P, for twenty years, and Supervisor for eight years ; was elected J, P, when only 24 years old. He was married in June, 1850, to Rosetta Roberts, who was born in 1830, died in 1862; was married again to Catherine Henderson, who was born in 1840, and came to this Co. from Ohio when but seven years okl. By her he has two children - Eugene R., born Nov., 18BG, and John S,, A])ril, 1872. By his first wit'e he has but one child living, Evangeline, born 1852. She is the wife of Henry Peitzman, and lives in Kansas.

William M. Ely, farmer and carpenter, sec. 24 ; P. O., Hopedale ; was born in Ohio in 1833. In 1858 Mr. Ely moved to this county, and first found employment as a farm hand. The same year, Dec. 30, he was united in marriage to Margaret, daughter of J. T. Scates, the following year Mr. Ely moved to Indiana, where he resided at the breaking out of the Rebellion. He enlisted in the 142d Indiana Vol., participated in many battles ; at the close of the war he returned to Ind. and purchased a farm. Eight years ago Mr. Ely sold his property in Ind., and returned to this Co. Mr. Ely has always taken a deeji interest in educational matters, and now holds the ])osition of School Director. He is the father of seven children - Emma, Parthena, Susannah, Katie, John, Nettie and Harriet.

Michael Flynn is a native of Ireland, where he was born in Feb. 1850. His father, Patrick, and mother, Ellen Cullnan, were natives of Ireland and are still living. Mr. F. came to this county Oct. 20, 1866. He purchased his present farm of Mr. W. F. Hodson. He was married, April 9, 1874, to Julia Cooney, a native of this county. She was born Nov. 28, 1853. They have three children - Catharine A., born April 2, 1875; Thomas F., April 9, 1877; Patrick, born May 2, 1879. Mr. F. is a Catholic; P. O., Hopedale.

Henry 31. Ford. This gentleman is one of the business men of Hopedale. He W('s born in Madison Co., Ind., Aug. 14, 1837. He is the son of Abraham M. (who was born in Feb. 1801, and died 1861) and Rebecca (Hendrickson) Ford, who was born in Se])t., 1811 and is still living. Came to Hopedale ten years ago and embarked in business, and has been quite successful. Has been engaged in the harness trade for 26 years. Pie was educated in common schools and La Grange College, Kentucky. He enlisted in Co. F. 9th Ky. Cav. as Sergeant. Was Cai)t. Co. A. 1st Regt. of Eng. and Mechanics. Was wounded by bushwackers. Has served as

Arthur Gibson Crisp is a native of England, where he was born Aug. 29, 1823. Charles E. and Ann E. Crisp, his parents, were natives of the same country. Arthur G. came to this country in the fall of 1867. He resides on sec. 11 ; P. O., Hopedale. He received an academic education in London ; is an active member of the jNIethodist Church; was married in April, 1875, to Mary E. Heckard, a native of Ohio. They have two children - Arthur H., born March 2, 1876, and Frances Irena, born Sept. 6, 1877. Mr. C. is a Republican.

14, 1825. His parents were John and Elizabeth Griesemer. Adam came to this county in March, 1869. He received a common school education. Mr. H. is a farmer, and resides on section 23 ; P. O., Hopedale. He has a fine farm under a good state of cultivation. We would refer the reader to a portrait of Mr. Griesemer in this History. Mr. G. was married in October, 1848. He is the parent of ten children, as follows: Elizabeth, born Aug. 3, 1851, died Feb.

Charles L. Hess is a native of Rockingham county, A^a., where he was born Sept. 3, 1851. His parents are Joseph and Anna (Roudbush) Hess. Charles L. received a common school education in his native State, and he came to this county in Feb., 1875; is a member of the Methodist Church. P. O., Hopedale. In politics a Democrat.

Joseph P, Hess is a native of Virginia, being born in that State April 3, 1854. He is a son of Joseph Hess and Anna (Roudbush) Hess. Joseph P. received a common school education. He came to this county in Feb., 1875; by occupation a farmer on section 32. P. O., Hopedale. Is a member of the Methodist Church ; was married in Auir., 1875, to Ella Dick. Thev have had one child, a daughter, who died in infancy. Politically, Mr. H. is a Democrat.

3Iilton H Hodson (deceased). Among those born and raised in Tazewell Co. is Mr. H., who is worthy of special notice in this volume. He was born in Hopedale township in 1831. His father, Reuben H., was a native of North Carolina, but of whom but little can now be learned. He, many years after his marriage, moved to the West, settling on the banks of the Mackinaw in this county. Here he passed the remainder of his life. We now follow the fortunes of Milton Hodson. Reared among pioneer associations he grew to vigorous manhood, and received a liberal education for the times in which he lived. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. McDowell, a daughter of James McDowell, an honored citizen and early pioneer of this county. After the usual hardships in settling a new country, Mr. H. acquired a nice farm property. After an active life, and having; the respect and confidence of all who knew him, he passed peacefully away, in 1876, leaving to the care of his wife two children - Cyrus K. and James M.

Reuben Hodson, farmer, sec. 15; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. H. was born in this county, in May, 1844, on the old homestead of his parents, William and Caroline Hodson. When our country called for tro()])s, Mr, Reuben Hodson went to her defense, and enlisted in Co. A, 72d reg., 111. vol., for three months; he re-enlisted in the Artillery service. Mr. H. participated in many important battles, among which we mention Snake creek gap, Lays Ferry, Roanoake, Dallas, Old Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro. Fort McAllister, Savannah, Columbia, Mill creek. He returned to Tazewell county, where he was united in marriage in March, 1875, to Miss Alice Stout, a daughter of Seneca Stout. Of this marriage two children have been born, Jessie R. and Roy.

Wiliuua R. Hodson, farmer, sec. 23 ; P. O., Hopedale. The Hodsan family are among the first to settle in this county ; the father of him whose name heads this sketch was a native of Virginia. He was the father of eight children ; Reuben Hodson emigrated from Ohio to this county in 1828, and settled in what is now Dillon township; here he built him a log cabin, William R,, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education. He well remembers the big snow of 1830 and 1831, and the sudden change of 1836. He has passed through all the trials incident to the subjugation of a new^ country. In 1836, INIr, H. was married to a daughter of Rev. J. E. Davis, by wdiom he has had three children - Mary, Reuben, and William F. Mrs, H, died in 1859. His present wife is Emily J. Sparrow, a daughter of Elias Sparrow, was a native of Kentucky, and came to this county in 1826.

George W. Hook was born in Highland county, O,, Oct. 19, 1837. His parents were Benjamin and Elizabeth Hook ; they were of German descent. ]Mr. H. came to this county in 1865; he received a common school education ; during the war of the Rebellion he enlisted, Feb. 27, 1862, in Co. D, 11th Ohio Cavalry; mustered out April 4, 1865; was married in Feb, 1856, to Catharine Mankee. They have eight children, born as follows : Charles V., July 7, 1858; Mary L., June 26, 1862; Anna L,, Jan, 11, 1866; John William, Feb, 13, 1867; Rebecca J,, April 2, 1869; Ellis J., Dec. 5, 1870; Ida M., March 21, 1872; Cora E., July 24, 1876. Is a Democrat. P. O., Hopedale.

Nathan Hudson was born in Mason county, Ky., Aug. 27, 1842. His parents were George W, Hudson and Sarah A, Fisher, his Avife. Mr. H. came to this county in 1871 ; commenced as a laborer, but now has an interest with E, S, Hobert and A. B. McClure, in the drain-tile manufacturing business. Mr. H. was married in April, 1872, to Cynthia Ann Tool. , They are the parents of Mary E.,

Peter I)idg, farmer, sec. 25 ; P. O., Hopedale ; was born in Germany in 1855, in 1859 his parents, Jacob and Anna Imig, emigrated to America, settling in McLean Co., this State, remaining there two years, then moved to Hopedale township, this county, where the head of the family passed away June 25, 1872. The survivors of this family are Mrs. Imig, Henry, Peter and Anna. The home farm is one among the best in the township.

William F. Ireland, hardware dealer. Mr. I. was brought to the county in 1856, when but two years old, and embarked in the draintile business here in April, 1875, and Nov. 3, 1878, opened up in his present location in Hopedale, in the hardware business. He was born in Warren county, O., July 11, 1854, and is the son of Francis and liuth (Coddington) Ireland, of that State. He was wedded to Cora Black, Dec. 29, 1878. Miss Black was born in Ohio, in April, 1859. Mr. I. has served the town as Trustee, and is a man well esteemed by the community.

William H. Jackson, farmer and stock raiser. Joseph Jackson, the father of our subject, was a native of Maryland ; but little of his early life is known. He united his fortunes with Miss Jane R. Devillbis, by whom he raised a family of ten children, all of whom are living but one. Some 23 years ago he concluded to cast his lot among the people of the West, and accordingly made his way to Logan county, this State ; after a short residence in Lincoln he purchased a farm on which he still resides, and is one of the best improved farms in that county. William H,, the subject of this sketch, received a good common school education, attending school during the winter season mostly; was united in marriage in 1873, to Mrs. Lucretia Ileaugh. She was the widow of William Reaugh, whom she married in California ; they moved to this county where Mr. Keaugh died; of this marriage two children were born - Lillie M. and William H, Mrs. Jackson is a daughter of James Babbitt, of Scott Co. She has three children of this marriage - Joseph, Henry C, Harriet E.

Mr?. Kitty Ann. 3IcDoicell, widow of the Rev. James McDowell (deceased). Mr. McDowell was a native of North Carolina; and a graduate of Princeton Presbyterian College, where he received his degree with full honor. He studied for the ministry, and was ordained as a Cumberland Presbyterian minister; moving to this county, he became both a successful farmer and a zealous effectual minister of the Gospel. Mr. McD. was licensed as a minister in 1825, and immediately started on what was called the Green River Circuit. From that period to April, 1830, his time was mostly spent in riding the Circuit and preaching. From his journal, kept during this time, we find him a laborious worker, and a succesful minister of Christ. The first six months labor, from October, 1825, to Api'il, 1826, he says: "Since last Presbytery, 47 made profession of religion, and 12 joined the Church. I have received $9.25 in cash, three pairs of socks, one pair pants, and two cravats ; my expenses were $5.75." It will thus be seen that his pay in money was $3.50. Again he says, ^' from April 20, to Nov. 12, I rode 1738 miles, preached 161 times, 54 professed religion. I received by way of remuneration, $27.25 ; my expenses were $3.62." Mr. McDowell organized the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Little Mackinaw. He died on the 29th day of Oct., 1846. Three children blessed his marriage with the lady whose name is at the the head of this sketch ; they were Margaret, Lucy, and Joseph W. Mrs. McDowell is a native of Kentucky. She was born in Breckenridge Co., in 1814, and was the daughter of Edward and Lucy Rawlings, who were natives of Kentucky. Mrs. McDowell was married when but 16 years old, and the next day after her marriage accompanied her husband to this county, where he had previously visited and built a log cabin. This cabin was of the usual style of that day, and still stands on the old homestead. We give a portrait of Mrs. McDowell, and would gladly give one of her husband, but unfortunately, he never had a picture of any kind taken of himself Mrs. McDowell was married Sept. 12, 1830. She has in her possession some very interesting relics. She has a family Bible that has been handed down from one generation to another, for 150 years. She also has considerable Continental money, of the denomination of $20, which is a real curiosity to the people of this generation.

Elkha F. McMuUen, farmer, sec. 5, P. O., Tremont, is the son of Hugh and Nancy (Frazee) McMuUcn, of Maryland, where, in Allegany Co., he was born March 8, 1821. He came to this Co. on the 4th day of the same month twenty years thereafter. He was united in marriage with Mary E. Bennett Sept. 23, 1855. He has held local official positions. He is a Republican in politics.

Patrick MorriHey, farmer, sec. 16 ; P. O., Hoi)cdale. Mr. Morrisey is a native of the county of Waterford, Ireland, where he was born about 1837. His father, Patrick INIorrisey, who was a farmer in Ireland, married Mary Coffey, by whom he had nine children. Patrick, whose name heads this sketch, was the second child. He passed his boyhood days in his native country, and at the age of 26 crossed the ocean to cast his fortunes in a new country. He made his way West and found himself at Tremont, this county, where he found employment as a farm hand. He was married to Johannah Whalen ; there were born of this marriage seven children all of whom are living, and whose names are - Mary, Michael, Joseph, Patrick, Morris, Martin, and John. Mr. M. first purchased land 10 years ago, consisting of six acres, but now owns 163 acres, which is due to his indomitable will and energy.

Jasper Mount was born in this county in 1846, and is the oldest son of Matthias Mount, Esq., so well and favorably known in this county. Jasper attended the common schools of this county, and completed his education at Notre Dame, Indiana, receiving his degree in 1866; after which he returned to his home and labored for his father until 1<S67, at which time he was joined in marriage to Miss Angeline Waldon, who was born in Elm Grove township, in 1846. Mrs. Mount was educated in the schools of this county. After his marriage Mr. Mount was engaged as book keeper and foreman in Orendorffs woolen mills. He afterwards settled on section 22, where he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. M. has held several local offices of his township. He is Collector of Hopedale at present. The marriage of Mr. Mount to Miss Waldon, was blessed with six children, five of whom are living - Abagail, born July 8, 1869; Katie E., born Oct. 9, 1870, died Nov. 11, 1870; Robert Lee, born Oct. 14, 1871: Lucy A., born in 1874; Ida B., born March 17, 1876; Margaret, born Nov. 21, 1878.

James R. Ogden, farmer, sec. 21 ; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. O. ranks among the older residents of the county. He was born in Hopedale township in 1831. His father, Elias Ogden, is well remembered by the citizens of this vicinity. He came to this Co. in 1831 coming from Ky. He was a native of Maryland, where he was born in the year 1791. He filled many of the offices of this township. He died while on a visit to his old friends in Ky. At the time of his decease, there were then living Mrs. Ogden and eleven children, whose names were - Lueinda, Nancy, Mary, Andrew J., J. R., Martha A., Lupena, (?) Henry L., George P., Lutitia E., and Ira B. James R. Ogden, from whom this sketch is obtained, entered Uncle Sam's service in 1865, in Co. D., 152d Illinois Vol. Was sergeant; was honorably discharged Sept. 18, 1865, at Memphis, Tenn. He returned to Tazewell Co. where he now resides; in 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline L. Beal, a daughter of Moses Beal of Washington, this Co. Five children have blessed this union, four of whom are now living, they were - William L., Charlie E., Victor F., Henry, (deceased), and Anna. Mr. Ogden has held the position of Town Clerk for some 20 years and most all the local offices besides. He is the the owner of 120 acres of valuable land.

Willkua Fhillipfi, of the firm of Phillips Bros., owners of sawmill ; residence, sec. 3 ; P. O., Mackinaw. He is the son of Andrew B. and Lydia (Runey) Phillips, and was born in 1839. He received a common school education, in Livingston Co., 111. He enlisted in Co. E, 129th 111. Inf., and fought for the stars and stripes. In 1867, March 28, he was united in marriage to Martha J. Fisher. Their children number five - Mary L., Cyrus D., Walter A., Ord E. and Lydia M.

Samuel Frobasco was born in Virginia, March 9, 1825. His parents, Francis T. and Margaret (Higgins) Probasco, were natives of the same State. Mr. P. received a common school education and came to this county in October, 1840; settling three miles east of

Pekin, in what is known as the Hodson settlement. The subject of this sketch was married in 1849, to Eunice Bennett, a daughter of Michael Bennett, one of the first settlors. He died of the cholera during the epidemic of 1833, They are the parents of the following children - Francis, born March 7, 1850, he now lives in Colorado; James H., Dec. 15, 1851 ; Emily J., Nov. 4, 1854, she is the wife John Trimble; Charles W., May 12, 1857, died Sept. 23, 1858. Mr. P. belongs to the Christian Churcli.

Tho8. H. Orendorff, a native of Kentucky, came here with his parents at the age of thirteen, in 1827, almost before the magic hand of civilization had waved its scepter over the native wildness of the Prairie State. More than half a century has rolled its ponderous wheels through the trackless starless course of time since Thos. Orendorff set his foot on the unplowed soil of Tazewell Co. Even at that early age his keen foresight and shrewdness led him to see that this section must take rank among the best localities of the Northwest. He received his education by private tuition before the advent of our free school system. AMien about the age of 23, while engaged in farming in Schuyler Co., 111., he met and loved Miss Letitia C. Mitchell, whom he married and brought to Hopedale on his return, about 1843. From this union four children were born, only one of whom, G. P. Orcndortf, now sitting in the General Assembly of Illinois, is living. Mr. O. did much to advance the interests of this county, and a few years before his death, which was in Dec, 1878, he laid out the village of Hopedale, and by his influence established a post-office there. Nov., 1863, occurred the death of his wife, and during the year 18(36 he was married to Miss S. Maggin, of Blooming Grove, McLean county, who still survives him and lives in Hopedale.

Greene P. Orendorf, a large land-o^vner and extensive farmer in Hopedale township, is the only surviving son of Thomas H. and Letitia Orendorff, who were among the first to settle in Tazewell county, and who will be remembered by the early settler as being closely identified with many of the leading movements which operated to advance the best interests of the county. Greene P. Orendorff was born in Hopedale in 1844, and after attending the schools of his native place he passed through Wesleyan University, Bloomington. 111., afterwards taking a commercial course at Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Chicago. In politics he acts with the Democratic party, and has held a number of important local offices, and at the present time occupies a seat in the present Legislature, having been chosen by the voters of his district as a man eminently fitted to discharge the duties of that office, and his record gives evidence of the fact that he will not only, with ability, represent his own party and his own section, but will be found ready to cast his vote and use his influence for the enactment of any law benefiting the whole State. A full-page portrait of Mr. Orendorff will be found in our book.

John K Roach is a native of Wilson Co., Tcnn., where he was born July 20, 1843; his parents were John N. and Elmira Roach. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1867. Mr. Roach is engaged in the drug trade in Hopedale, where he commenced business in November, 1877 ; he was with G. P. Orendorif for seven years. Mr. Roach was sergeant in Co. A, 117th rcgt., for three years ; among the battles he participated in were Vicksburg, Fort Deruse, Compte, Cross Roads, Yellow Boil, Pleasant Hill, Tupelo, Old Town Creek, Nashville, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely, and thirty-three skirmishes. Mr. R. was married in October, 1875, to Emma Waldon, who was born 1851, in this county. They have, one girl, Deda May, born Oct. 26, 1878. Mr. R. is a Methodist, and Mrs. R. a Cumberland Presbyterian. Mr. R. is a Republican. William A. RoeJffson, former, sec. 16 ; P. O., Hopedale. Perhaps none of the more substantial agriculturalist of this township are better or more favorably known than William A. Roelffson. He was born in White Co., this State, in 1821. He had attained his thirteenth year when his parents, Lawrence and Mary RoelflFson, located in Groveland township, this county. Mr. R. received his education in the old log school-houses that existed in his boyhood days. In 1843 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza A. Mc- Curdy, a daughter of Michael and Ann McCurdy, natives of Pennsylvaiiia. During the pioneer days of Mr. R., before and after marriage, he roughed it, so to speak, in common with his neighbors. Mr. R. was the owner of a saw-mill at Groveland; in 1850 he moved to DeWitt county, where he erected a saw-mill near Long Point, and for sixteen years conducted a successful business. In 1860, having returned from DeWitt Co., he purchased a saw-mill from Taylor Wright, in this township; he supplied the Illinois Central Railroad with ties and bridge timbers. Mr. R. has from time to time, held several local offices. He has a form of 210 acres of valuable land. Of the marriage above referred to, eleven children were born, eight of whom are living. Augustus, who married Miss Sarah Myers ; AVilliam J., who married Miss Rose Walters ; Rose, who married Robert P. Tate; Henrietta I., who married Elias A, Wood ; Anna M., who married Mathias T. Wood ; E. P., who married Eliza Copps ; Robert D. and Lawrence D.

Israel Sands, former, P. O., Hopedsle ; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, July 27, 1831. His parents were Thomas Sands, who was born July 3, 1802, died Dec. 26, 1871, and Jane Sprunce, who was born in Jan., 1811. She is still living. Mr. Sands came to this county in the spring of 1855. He served during the war in the 108th Regiment. Mr. Sands was married to Hope V. Gilmore March 3, 1850. She died Nov. 2, 1860. She was the mother of six children, born as follows: Frank, Jan. 25, 1852; Townsend N., Oct. 15, 1854; Ida E., Dec. 5, 1856; Mary J., May 20, 1858; and Marcus and Martha, twins, June 25, 1860; Marcus died Dec. 11,1860. Mr. Sands was nited in marriage to Lucy Bowser Sept. 27, 1865.

W'dUaiii H. Schulte, of the firm of Schnlte & Co., genei'al merchants, Hopedale. Mr. S. commenced business here Feb. 12, 1876. He was born in Germany Dec. 16, 1850. AVilliani and Sophie (Stockmann) Schnlte are his parents, and both of whom living. The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 1, 1876, to Sarah Davin, Avho was born May 1, 1857; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church; they have one child - Mabel, born Sept. 1, 1878.

Addison Myrtle Smith, farmer, sec. 2 ; P. O., Hopedale ; was born May 13, 1835, in this county. His parents were John Addison and Cyntha S. (Floyd) Smith. He is a member of the Methodist Church; was married Dec. 31, 1857, to Julia E. Stinnett, a native of this township. They have three sons - AVilliam A., born Dec. 2, 1858; Henrv Olive, born Aug. 20, 1861; Clarence Albert, born March 15, 1864.

Henry 31. Smith was born on the place where he now lives, sec. 11, March 27, 1837. His parents were John A. and Cyntha S. (Floyd) Smith. Henry M. attended school in the old Floyd school-house. The windows in those days were greased paper, fastened over holes in the old log building. Mr. S. was married Oct. 16, 1856, to Mary E. Hodson, a daughter of Wm. R. Hodson. She was born March 12, 1840. They are the parents of El via C, born ]\Iay 8, 1858, died April 11, 1860; Thomas E., born Jan. 6, 1860, died March 22, 1860; C. Ella, born May 8, 1861 ; F. Elmer, born Sept. 15, 1864; Eveline, born Aug. 23, 1869; Carrie E., born July 18, 1875. Mr. S. is a Methodist; P. O., Hopedale.

NtUlianiel F. Smith is a native of Kentucky, having been born in that State Sept. 2, 1833. His parents were John A. and Cynthia S. (Floyd) Smith, natives of Va. Mr. Smith came to this county 43 years ago. Has held several local offices; was married, in 1855, to Margaret A. Kilby. They have five cliildren, born as follows - Charlie A., July 20, 1856; Liona and Livona (twins), April 11, 1859; Miriam, Jan. 4, 1866; Maggie, April 4, 1869. Livona married T. N. Sands. Mr. Smith's P. O. is Hopedale.

Robert S. Smith, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 25 ; P. O., Hopedale; was born in 1829; is the youngest son of John Smith, a native of Virginia, who, in an early day, married Miss Elizabeth Swift. Mr. John Smith moved to Kentucky in an early day, where Robert S. was born. When Robert was but five years old his parents moved to this county, locating in Tremont. Among pioneer associations Robert passed his boyhood days, and grew to manhood ; during the winters he would attend the subscription schools ; in 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C. Bryan, daughter of W. and Lucinda Bryan. Of this marriage six children were born, three of whom are living, whose names are - George J., John A., and William H, Mr, S. made his first purchase of land in 1850.

George 0. Wafihhurn, farmer, sec. 11 ; P. O., Hopedale; was born in Rush Co., Indiana, Nov, 7, 1841. His parents, George and Ella (Potter) Washburn, were natives of Ohio. They are both deceased. Mr. W. came to this county in 1861 ; was married in Jan., 1868, to Susanna Beaver. She is a native of this county. Thev are the parents of five children - Minerva, born July 2, 1869; Laura, born Jan. 28, 1871; Nellie, born Oct. 10, 1873; 'Charlie E., born Nov. 3, 1875, and an infant.

*S'. M. WilUarivi, farmer; was born in this county Feb. 14, 1844. His father, Shadrach Williams, who is well remembered by the pioneers of this county, was a native of Tenn. He died at an advanced age in Hopedale township. His wife was Jane Paisely, who was also a native of Tenn. Of this marriage three children were born. Shadrach W. was married three times during his long and eventful life. S. M, AVilliams received a common school education, and was married in 1864, to Miss Rilla Shipman. They have one daughter - Sarah J.