Pekin Township (part 2 of 2)

B. R. Hieronymus, cashier of the Farmer's National Bank, Pekin, and one of Tazewell county's best known citizens, was born in the southeastern portion of this county in the month of June, 1841, and is therefore just thirty years of age. His parental ancestors came here away back among the early days, when Tazewell county was in its childhood, and when it gave promise of what it has since become, an important factor in shaping the commercial destiny of the great commonwealth of the State of Illinois. His father, James, Hieronymus, was born in Kentucky, while his mother, Malinda (Thompson) Hieronymus, was a native of Tennessee. In Sept., 1861, he was wedded to Miss S. M. Mountjoy, and three children were the issue of this union. In Aug., '62, Mr. Hieronymus enlisted in Co. A. 117th 111. Inf., and at the close of his term of enlistment, he was mustered out as 1st Lieut. In politics he is a Republican, and his religious views accord with the faith of the Christian Church, in which he has, for many years, been an earnest Christian worker. After the death of his wife, he spent five years in the Internal Revenue office at Springfield, and while living at Springfield, he met and won the heart of Miss N. P. Clark, of that city, and Providence has sent them one bright little gem, Lora, to shed a sunbeam and scatter joy through the hearts and home of two souls, who can bless as they should, the Giver of all good, for this fountain of life's purest, truest bliss.

Herman W. Hippen, the present Mayor of Pekin, was born in Germany, July 18, 1836, and came to this country in 1855. His parents, Ulrich and Anna Hippen, were also natives of Germany. Mr. Hippen received a collegiate education at Aurich, Prussia. He was united in marriage, in 1866, and they have four children, Ella E., Alma H., Herman W., and an infant child. In addition to the mayoralty he has held the offices of Supervisor, School Director, and Alderman of the City of Pekin. Mr. Hippen has been very successful in his business enterprises in this county, having accumulated a competency. He represents the Republican school of politics, and is a member of the Lutheran Church. A portrait of Mr. Hippen may be found in this work.

John J. Johns, a resident of Pekin and member of the firm of N. Reuling & Co., dry-goods merchants, was born at Tremont, this county, Dec. 21, 1846, and came to Pekin in 1871. His parents, Andrew and Mary (Kennedy) Johns, were both also natives of Illinois. Mr. Johns received his education at Tremont, and is a member of the German M. E. Church. Pie was married, March 8, '70, to Elizabeth Webber. They are now the parents of four children : Tena, born Dec. 14, '70; Laura, April 5, '72; Lena, Jan. 21, '75; Adda, July 5, '77.

Charles M. Kinsei/y a farmer of this county, is tlic present Deputy Sheriif, and a resident of Pekin. His nativity is Little Mackinaw, this county, where he was born June 14, '55. His parents were both natives of A^irginia, but came to Tazewell Co. when the country was little improved. Charles was given a good education in the common schools of this county. On the 25th of Dec, '78, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Mount.

John Kracycr came to Tazewell Co. as early as 1853, from Germany, where he was born Nov. 28, '32. He loves the land of his adoption, and his long residence in Pekin has gained him many warm friends. He is engaged in the grocery trade on Court street. Mr. Kraeger was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mary Huget, in April, 1867, and their six children, Phillip A., Anna K., Edwin, George, Carrie, and Amelia, are all living.

George Albert Kuhl was born of German parentage, on the 17th day of June, 1858, at Beardstown, Illinois, and settled in Pekin in the fall of '73, when he en«;ay;ed as a salesman in the grocery house of Geo. J. Webber, which pt)sition he filled with ability until the spring of '79, when, with Mr. DeVries, he became successor to Geo. W. Weber. INIr. Kuhl is a young man of fine ability, which, with his accustomed close attention to business, must insure him success. He is a member of the German Methodist Church.

August Lucas, one of the firm of I^ucas Brothers, Court street, Pekin, was born in Germany, March 3, '44, and settled in Tazewell Co., in the spring of '66. After six years residence in Pekin as a bachelor Mr. Lucas found it was not good for man to live alone, and, on Feb. 15, '72, he plighted his troth and united his destiny with the idol of his heart. Miss Louisa Weyhrich, of Pekin, and one bright promising boy, now nearly seven years of age, was sent to cheer and comfort these fond parents.

Geo. Lucas, son of George and Helena (Metzger) Lucas, natives of Germany, was born at Hesse Darmstadt, Jan. 13, 1821, and came to this county in April, 1848. He received his education in the common schools of Germany. He first came to this county in the spring of 1848, from Gasconade Ferry, ISIo., where he held the office of postmaster for twelve years. He has been twice married, first to Amelia Proseh, in 1855; again, Paulina Umrath, in 18G2, and of the eight children that have blessed these unions, four only are living - Ernest, born Feb. 2, '60; Carl, Nov. 10, '63; Oscar, June 9, '68; and Robert, Sept. 11, '72. Mr. L. is successor to his brother, John, in the grocery business, at Pekin, in which business he has labored and prospered for about ten years.

Conrad Luppen, born at Pekin, 111., Dec, 6, 1851. His parents were Luppe and Catharine Luppen, natives of Germany. Conrad acquired the rudiments of his education at Warrentown, Missouri, and finished in the Illinois Wesleyan University, at Bloomiugton.

He is at present engaged in the banking business in his native city of Pekin ; is a member of the German M. E. Church ; a Republican in politics, and is an honorary member of Co. G, 7th regiment,

William Don Maus, attorney, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 23, 1836, His parents were Samuel G. and Ann E. Maus. He was brought to this county as early as 1838, but not permanently until 1845. Since he has attained his majority, he has been closely identified Avith the interests of Tazewell county. He is a thoroughgoing public man, and one eminently suited for public life. He attended the common schools of Jackson Co., 111., and at Oswego, N. Y., and at private school under the tutorship of J. K. Kellogg, Tremont, and at an academy at Mt. Palatine. He was admitted to the Bar in 1857. He served for many years as Master in Chancery, and filled the office of County Judge. Sept. 11, 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss Chancey. Their home has been blessed with three children - Adriannne, born Aug. 20, 1857 ; Kate, Dec. 14, 1859; Fred. Philip, Dec. 20, 1862. Politically, the Judge is a Democrat.

John McDougal has lived in Tazewell county about eleven years, having came here Jan. 5, 1868. He eminates from a country that produced a Burns, and has reason to refer to his nativity with feelings of pride. Mr. McD. was born Sept. 26, 1840, at Dundee, Scotland, where his parents, also of Scotch birth, sent him to the common schools, and gave him a good education. Naturally enough Mr. McDougal worships in the Presbyterian faith.

Jeremiah M. Moloney, native of the county of Clare, Ireland, and son of Michael and Ellen Moloney, was born Jan. 6, 1848, and came to Tazewell county in the fall of 1865. He was educated in Limerick. Mr. M. is a young man of fine business qualifications, and high moral character, and a member of the Catholic Church. He entertains Democratic views ; was elected City Clerk in 1875, and filled the office with ability and entire satisfaction for three successive terms. Mr. M. stands ready to defend the country of his adoption, as shown by his joining the 7th regiment, I. N. G., in which organization he fills the office of Hospital Steward.

Charles H. Oltmanns, the subject of this sketch, has been a resident of Pekin since '71. He was born in North Germany, in 1839, and is a son of Eilte and Sarah Oltmanns, who lived upright Christian lives, and who imparted to their son a desire to do right. Charles is a member of the Lutheran Church of Pekin, and a useful member of society. Was married in 1863 to Kate Peters; they have had five children, and but two are living. Mr. O. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes, in which he is eminently successful.

place, where he received a good education. He was chosen School Inspector of Pekin, which position he filled with ability from '68 to '71. \V'as united in marriage to Elvira H. Flovey, who bore him five children, whose names and births are as below : Ella, Aug. 3, '53; Ida, March 20, '55; James H., Jan. 6, '57; Edward, Jan. 20, '58 ; and Gertie, Jan. 29, '68. They worship with the Universalists. Mr. P. is one of Pekin's oldest grocers, having been engaged in that business since 1851.

Hon. Benj. S. Prettyman is the son of Lewis and Harriet (Mason) Prettyman. He was born in Kent Co., Del., Nov. 21, 1819, and came to Pekin with his parents in 1831, and since has been prominently identified with the interests of the county. He is an able, shrewd, and well-known lawyer of the Pekin Bar, and practiced in an early day, along with some of the best legal talent our State ever boasted of. He was married in April, 1845, to Miss Sarah A., daughter of Wm. Haines, an early settler of this county. He reared a large family, the members of which are well esteemed. His son, Wm. L., is States Attorney for this county at the present time.

Ahan Bryant Redlon, printer, was born in Buxton, York Co., Maine, Jan. 25, 1830, obtaining the rudiments of an education in common schools of his native county. His parents were Jonathan and Mary (Bryant) Redlon, both natives of Maine. His mother died when he was ten years old. In the 15th year of his age he left his father's house to make his own living, and the following year he entered the office of Zion's Advocate, published at Portland, Maine, as an apprentice. Afterwards he was employed at Boston and Cambridge, Mass., and in Phode Island and Connecticut, and came to Detroit, Mich., in July, 1857. The following year he went to Wisconsin, and in Nov., 1859, he came to Pekin and obtained employment in the office of the Tazewell Register, on which paper, and the Times, its successor, he worked the greater part of the time for nineteen years. On July 11, 1861, he was married to Mrs. JSmelinc Bridgewater. He was a member of Division, No. 74, Sons of Temperance, which flourished here some years ago, and served one term as R. S., and one term as W. P., of that Division. For about two years he was proof-reader in the Times office.

Nicholas ReuUng. Adam and Elizabeth Reiding, the parents of Nicholas, were natives of Germany, and he was also born in the Fatherland. Coming to this county in the year 1854, he engaged, not many years after, in the dry-goods trade, in which business he has been eminently successful, having, by his ability and integrity of character, rose to be one of the leading men in the trade in Tazewell county. In Dec, 1858, Mr. Reuling was united in marriage to Mary Herget, the fruits of the marriage being four children, all now living. Perhaps no man in the county has a larger personal acquaintance, and certainly none who stand higher in the estimation of the people. He is a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church.

George C. Rider, City Attorney of Pekin, is one of Tazewell county's promising young lawyers. He has filled the office of City Attorney for three terms with satisfaction to the people and credit to himself He is the son of Jonathan and Mary (Kirk) Rider, of New York, and was born at Rider's Mills, Columbia Co., N. Y., May 29, 1850. He received a collegiate education at Schenectady, N. Y., and settled in Pekin in 1870, ariving here in Dec. 11. He won the heart and hand of one of Pekin's most accomplished young ladies, Miss Elizabeth Prettyman, to whom he was wedded Oct. 7, '74, and two bright little girls, Sarah Grace and Mary Kirk, cheer their home.

Coesar A. Roberts, son of William and Elizabeth (Forquer) Roberts, was born in Jeiferson Co., Mo., June 24, 1825, and came to this county in the summer of 1850. His school days and early manhood was spent at Patosi, Mo.; was married in June, 1850, to Sarah G. Clark, and five children have blessed the union, four of whom are now living. Mr. Roberts chose the law for a profession and time has proven .that he chose well, success having attended his efforts ; his politics is radically Democratic ; was chosen a member of the Constitutional Convention at Denver, Colorado, in 1859, and held the office of States Attorney from 1864 to '68, also served in the General Assembly at Springfield as member from Tazewell Co. 1871 and '72.

John Rods, one of the pioneer merchants, came to Tazewell Co. in May 1853. He came here from Rockenhausen, Germany, April 20, 1838. Philip and Elizabeth (Hoffinan) Roos, his parents, were frugal industrious people, and following their example, he has met that success in life, which always results from a life of honest effi)rt and strict business integrity. He lives in the Episcopal faith, and was married to Elizabeth Harmus, March 13, 1863 ; their three children, Julia, Louisa and Annie, are the living spring of their joy. Mr. R. has held the office of Alderman of Pekin, and is now engaged in a lucrative boot and shoe business.

Ccesar A. Roberts was born in Pekin 111. April 9, 1855, and has. since lived in the city of his nativity, where, in the common schools and by private tuition he has obtained his education. He is now just beginning what promises to be a very successful law practice, for, though young in years, his studious habits and fine mental poise insure success, and the future will doubtless find him occupying a high place in the Bar of Illinois. Mr. Roberts has been connected with the Pekin Times about two years, also the Daily Bulletin during, 75 and '76. Is a Democrat in politics. We wish to take this opportunity of publicly thanking Mr. R. (as we are sure all our readers will feel grateful to him,) for the very full and interesting chapter on "The Bar of Tazewell Co.," to be found in this volume. William Rundle was born at Cornwall, England, 19th of May, 1832, and came to America in Feb., 1858. William's^ parents, Joseph and Mary (Wyatt) Rundle, were of the same nativity. He was educated in England. Was married to Elizabeth Ann Hocken, May 10, '54, and their two children, both of whom are living, were born, Joseph, Feb. 18, '56, and Mary Ann, May 10, 1868. Mr. Rundle has held the office of Mine Inspector, and is, at present, Alderman from the 4th Ward. He has long been at the head of the coal-mining interests of this county, having, for twenty years, been actively engaged in that enterprise, during which time he has done as much, perhaps, as any individual, toward the development of the coal-mining interests of Tazewell county, and from his research in the science of mining, many others have gained valuable knowledge and realized large profits, Mr. Rundle is now operating, with good success, the Victoria mine, under the firm name of Rundle & Goad. This shaft was sunk to the depth of 132 feet, about six years since. Its location is one and a quarter mile southeast of Pekin court-house, on the north side of Tremont road. Mr. Rundle has ever felt a deep interest in the advancement of the educational and religious interests of the county, and is a member of the Methodist Church at Pekin. In one of our Pekin groups will be found a })ortrait of Mr. Rundle, and we feel sure that hundreds of admiring friends, especially those who have worked shoulder to shoulder with him, in the cause of temperance, will retain it as a souvenir of his noble devotion to this sacred cause.

Frank E. Rupert is the son of Gideon and Eliza (Kownslor) Rupert, who were among the first to settle in Pekin, and Gideon Rupert will be remembered by the pioneers of this county as being one of the first to engage in the mercantile business, far away back in 1835. Forty-four years ago he kept store on Court street, on the spot where now stands Rupert's block. Frank E. Rupert was born at Pekin on Feb. 9, 1840, and having lived here for thirty-nine years, is closely identified with its development and prosperity. On Dec. 1, 1864, obeying the scriptural injunction, he took unto himself a wife, and was united in the holy bonds of wedlock, to Miss Ellen Hornish, and the union has been blessed with three children. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Pekin.

James J. Sake was born in Indiana, July 7th, 1831, and is the son of James and Mary (Hornback) Salee, the former of Va., the latter of Pa. Mr. Salee, as he often remarks, was blown into Pekin. He was a passenger on the ill-fated Prairie Stare steamer, which blew up a the levee at foot of Court street, April 16, 1853. He was badly scalded and lay for weeks between life and death, and to this day wears terrible scars from the injuries received. He was on his way from Bureau county to Texas, but being cast ashore here in a helpless condition, gave up his Southern trip, and has remained in Pekin since. He is engaged at his trade, that of plastering. He enlisted in Co. B, 108th 111. Inf., and served under Capt. Henry during the Rebellion. He was united in marriage with Catherine E. Sipes, April 16, 1857. This union has been blessed with five children, three of whom are living - James W.,

James Sanford, a native of Albany Co., New York ; was born May 16, 1849, and settled in Tazewell county in 1878.^ His parents, James and Amanda (Bush) Sanford, were both natives of the Empire State. James, Jr., was sent to the district school ; one year after which, was placed in the Episcopal school at Rennsalearsville, N, Y., where he finished his education. Dec. 24, 1878, he was married to Sarah Stillman. In politics Mr. Sanford pins his faith on the Greenback party, believing that the only road to national wealth and individual happiness lies along the verdant banks of our dear old currency inspired by the immortal Chase.

Abial B. Sawyer. Ex-Mayor of the city of Pekin and leading real estate Lawyer of Tazewell Co., is perhaps as closely identified with the development of the various interests of this county, as any man within its borders. Far back, in the primitive days of the Prairie State, Josiah and Harriett (Bates) Sawyer, his parents, who were both natives of New Hampshire, guided by the "Star of Empire" Westward, settled in Tremont this Co., where, with the proverbial thrift of native New Englanders, they set about carving for themselves, and posterity a home, and where on the 3rd day of May, 1838, Abial was born. At the proper age he was placed in Lombard University, in Knox Co., 111., where he received a liberal education. His political views are Democratic, and his party have honored him with the positions of City Attorney and Alderman in addition to that of Mayor. His marriage with Miss Rebecca A. Baily, occurred on the 26th of March, 1863. Their four children, Myro, Gussie, Josiah and Abial B. Jr. have been protected by a kind Providence and all give promise of lives of usefulness.

Henry Hayr was born in Lewis county N. Y., March 22, 1819, and coming West settled in Whiteside county, 111., 1844, and five years later, fall of '49, came to Pekin, where he has since lived. A carpenter and builder by trade ; he has done much to develop the county in the erection of its business buildings and dwellings. He was married Jan. 27, '53, to Miss Angeline D. Upson. One child, a daughter, born in Aug., '54, being the issue of the union. He has for many years been an active Christian worker and is one of the charter members of the Universalist Church of Pekin.

Fredrick Schaefer, hook dealer, and stationer. Court St. ; came to Tazewell county' from Germany in 1854. He was born Sept. 27, 1831. His father, F. W. Schaefer and his mother, Mina (Dreier) Schaefer, were of the same nativity. Two years after his arrival here he was married to Mrs. Zimmerman, seven children being the fruits of the union. Mr. S. established his present business in '75, which has steadily grown and now is the largest of the kind in the county. He grew up in the faith of the Lutheran Church in the

Gottshalt Schradzki, native of Koenig Province, Posen, Germany, and came to Tazewell county in 1866. He is a son of Harris and Hannah Schradzki, who gave him a good education in the schools of his native place. He is a member of the Jewish Church ; was married in 1859 to Miss Lena Stone, who has borne liim seven children, all but one of whom have been calkxl to tlieir home above. Joseph, born May 3, '63, died April 21, '78; Jacob, born July 1, '68, died May, '76 ; Aaron, born June 15, '71, died May '76 ; Annie, born '65, died July, '67 ; and Jennie, born Aug. 27, '64. Mr. Schradzki is one of the representative clothing merchants of Pekin, and came here by solicitation of his brother then living in Peoria.

Ernest Schurman. - Conrad and Emely Schurman, the parents of Ernest, were of German birth, where he, too, was born, at Buer, Hanover, June 25, 1843, where he received a fine German education, at Norden, Ostfriestland. In 1864, while just ready to sail for America, he met at Norden, Mr. Teis Smith, who was then in Europe on a visit, and who oifered him a situation as book-keeper, which he excepted, and sailed at once for xVmerica, arriving at Pekin, Aug. 25, 1864. He was married to Onnoline Looschen, by Rev. Julius Seidel, Sept. 29, 1867, this being the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of his parents, who were then celebrating their silver wedding in the fatherland. Mr. S. has been called by his fellow townsmen to fill many offices of trust, among which was Alderman of Pekin, during which time he was made chairman of the Finance Committee ; Supervisor of Pekin township, also Supervisor of city of Pekin, etc. The family of Mr. and Mrs. S, consist of five children.

C. H. L. Schnrman, a son of C. H. and Emily (Voigt) Schurman, was born in Buer, near Osnabruck Province, Hanover, Germany, Feb. 20, 1848, where he grew to manhood and received a good education, and graduated at the Gymnasium in Norden, Ostfriesland. Coming to Pekin in 1864, he engaged as book-keeper with Smith, Hippen & Co. He was married to Miss Hermine Hippen, a native of Aurich, Ostfricsland, Germany, from which union were born four children - Carl, May 27, '71 ; William, July 28, '73; Minnie, Nov. 20, '75; Henry, Aug. 14, '78. He was elected by his fellow^ citizens to fill the office of City Treasurer, serving with satisfaction.

Peter Steinrnetz was born at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, September, 1839. His parents were Adam and Barbara (Schantz) Steinmetz, natives of Germany. He came to this country in 1S57, entirely penniless, and by frugality of habit, personal integrity, and business ability, has accumulated a fine property, and established himself in a large and growing dry goods and clothing trade. He was married in the fall of 1 862, to Fredrica Ross, and they have seven children, born as follows: Peter, March 23, '63; George, Sept. 30, '64; Lena, May 23, '66; Henry, June 12, '69; Louisa, Sept. 30, '71 ; and Emma, April 6, '78. Mr. Stein metz has held the offices of Supervisor, School Director, and Inspector of Pekin, the latter office he now holds, and has filled it acceptably for many terms. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, of Pekin.

WilUam T. Thompson, whose parents, John C. and Celia J. (Collins) Thompson, were natives, the former of New York and the latter of Kentucky, was himself born in Peoria 111., where he spent his early life and received his education. Mr. T. spent many years in frontier life engaged in the live stock trade throughout the wilds of the far West, which at times was full of thrilling adventures so often met with in a life beyond the borders of civilization. Desiring a more quiet occupation Mr. Thompson returned to Peoria and engaged in the mercantile business, and has since settled in Pekin, where he now is engaged in like pursuits. He has been a member, since its organization, of Co. G, I. N. G., of Pekin.

William A. Tinney was born in Petersburg, Va., March 31, 1806. His parents were Nathaniel and Caroline (Marshall) Tinney. Nathaniel served in the Revolutionary war and participated in many hard fought battles. William A. learned the saddler's trade, which trade he followed for some fifteen years. He was united in marriage April 6, 1830, to Miss Sarah Jane Yager, a native of Ky. Mr. T. arrived in Tazewell Co. in Nov., 1832. He was Second Lieutenant of Co. G, 4th Regt. 111. Vol. during the Mexican war, and participated in the battles of Vera Cruz and Cero Gordo. He was by the side of Gen. Shields when he was wounded at the latter battle. He caught the falling Gen. in his arms and bore him out of danger. In 1848, he settled permanently in Pekin, where he still resides, respected by all. Mr. T. has been honored by his fellow citizens with various elective offices, which he has always filled with honor. He was appointed to take the United States cencus in 1840 and 1860. He is at present Police Magistrate for the dty of Pekin. In politics is Democratic to the core, having cast his first vote for Jackson.

Oen. Charles Turner, the son of Rev. Charles A. and Mary (Bailey) Turner, who lived in Connecticut, where the General was born in the county of New London, March 15, 1825. He inherited a determination to make a mark in the world and chose the law for his field of conflict with the great problem of life, in which he has shown himself the equal of any in the Bar of Tazewell county, and where he attained the eminence of Judge. He was married on the 20th of Oct., 1853, to Miss Sarah E. Henry, the cultured and accomplished daughter of R. I. Henry, of Ohio. In the war for the Union Gen. Turner took rank among the bravest and ablest, whose names have been written on the scroll of imperishable fame, from the great State of Illinois.

pioneers, having arrived here as far back as Jan. 3, 1837. He points with pride to the Key-stone State as the hind of his birth. He first saw the light July 5, 1813, in Norris county. Pa. Peter and Susanna (Longacre) Wagenseller, his parents, were honest industrious people. Three years after he came here he was married to Miss Mary Rupert, five children being the issue of the union. Mr. W. is now engaged in the mercantile business, which is far the oldest established house in Central Illinois, having been opened 42 years ago and continued without intermission during all these years. Although not a politician, Mr. Wagenseller has numbered among his personal friends some of the greatest statesmen of our time, and among the number was Abraham Lincoln, who, previous to his election to the Presidency, frequently visited him at his home here. Lincoln was, in former years, Mr. Wagenseller's attorney and after his elevation to the high position of President, he did not forget his friend of former years, but offered him an appointment to a Federal office, which Mr. Wagenseller chose to decline and time has proven that he chose wisely, for no country has a greater honor to bestow on any man than that of a successful, honest private citizen.

William Weisfi, whose name heads this sketch, has been a resident of Pekin since 1855, where, by his native ability and personal integrity, he has built up one of the largest trades in the sale of lumber and manufacture of sash and blinds, in the central part of Illinois. His jnirents, Daniel and Christiana (Henkel) Weiss, were natives of Germany, where William was born Sept. 9, 1829. Perhaps no man in Tazewell county is better or more favorably known in business circles than Mr. Weiss, He has been elected Alderman of his ward, and filled the office of Chief of Fire Department at the age of twenty-eight. When he had been two years in Pekin he wedded Miss Eva Lahnes. Providence has dealt kindly with them, for their eight children, Elizabeth,born Sept. 5, '57; John, Jan. 10, '59 ; William, Sept. 25, 'G3 ; Gretchen, Aug. 27, '08 ; Emma, Sept. 5, '68; Anna, May 19, '71 ; Louisa, May 19, '71 ; and Ida, March 23, '75, have all been spared, and all give promise of living lives of usefulness.

H. P. Wcsterman was born, Aug. 25, 1836, in St. Louis, Mo., and is the son of Conrad and Margaretha (Lang) Westerman. His father and his family came to Pekin in 1 846, and old Father Westerman died here in 1873. H. P. attended the common schools of Pekin, and then entered Bell's Commercial College, from where he graduated. In 1848 he embarked in the dry goods business as clerk, and from that time his active business career began. He was united in marriage with Mary L. Gregg, Oct. 13, 1856. Three children were born to them, two of whom are living.

3Iary L. WeMennan, daughter of John Gregg and Susan Leslie, was born in Wayne Co., Mich., but at an early age removed to 111. Her father is a direct descendant of the McGregor clan. Her mother was a woman of fine natural abilities, to which were added the gifts of a forcible and observing writer. Mrs. W. received a thorough English education. Her natural abilities are superior and are carefully cultured by study and extensive travel. She is a woman of great energy and a firmness of purpose that has assured success in all undertakings. On the 13th of October, 1856, she was married to Henry P. Westerman, Esq., at the old Reformed Church, being the' first marriage ever solemnized there. Their union was blest with three children, the eldest of whom died some years since. At the breaking out of the Civil war, although young in years, Mrs. W. proved a woman of great foresight and executive ability, being a leader of what may well be denominated the "home guards," that noble army of women of whom history is silent, but from whose courage and generous aid the soldiers drew much of the inspiration which brought success to their arms. She was connected with the Soldier's Aid Society four years, two as president and two as secretary. The Sanitary Fair was held in this city in the fall of 1863. Mrs. W. was appointed to solicit subscriptions from Eastern merchants, and to visit hospitals to learn the most urgent needs of the soldiers. Her cflForts were unusually successful, receiving, among other things, six autographic photographs from President Lincoln. The Fair netted the Aid Society $3,163. A dispute arose as to the proper disposition of the funds, Mrs. W. and several of the Democratic ladies of the committee desiring that it might go for clothing, medicine, and the comforts so necessary to the sick room. An equaF strong faction voted the entire sum, by a majority of one, to Tyng & Reynolds, of Peoria, to be used to buy tracts and Testamf .s, thinking, in their way, that the presentation of a tract defining the status of the doctrine of eternal punisment would be more consoling to the dying soldiers than a soft bed and healing medicine. Mrs. W., having a practical experience as to the needs of our boys, feeling their woes with a woman's tenderness and sympathy, plead as only a woman can that it might not be devoted from its proper object", but backed by feelings as barren of practical results as the doctrines that bred them, the money was voted away. The meeting took place late Saturday night. Before breakfast Monday Mrs. W. and Mrs. James Wilson sought legal advice of Hon. B. S. Pretty man, and got out an injunction restraining the payment to Tyng & Reynolds, and the latter, hearing of the dispute, came to Pekin and insisted on the money being spent for hospital comforts and necessaries. The papers denounced Mrs. W. "ibr striking hands with the Copperheads." But knowing the righteousness of her cause she persevered with that true courage which rises superior to taunts and scoffs, and the end was her complete vindication, and the following letter exhibits the feeling engendered by work of the Aid Society :

Your kind note of December 21st, informing us that to the ladies of Pekin we are indebted for the splendid Christmas gift, in the shape of "bed comforts," as also the comforts themselves, were duly receivetl. You ma}' be assured tliat we are all deeply touched bj' this evidence of your kin<hiess and good will towards us, and that we are grateful to and proud of the fair donors. Accept from us all our heartfelt th:inks and best wishes for your future peace and prosperity; and may the land of the free long be the home of such generous sympathy. We have the honor to l)e yours, most respectfully,

And so strongly did the tide turn in the lady's favor, that on all occasions she was sought as the one jiiost worthy to do honor to the soldiers on their return, and one time the following toast was paid her : " Our Lady Speaker. May she live to address our soldiers when they return from the war ; when our spears have been beaten into pruuing-hooks and our swords into plow-shares." Responded to by D. C Smith.

In 1866 she united with the English M. E. Church, A little later she commenced as a teacher in the Sabbath-sc'iool, with a class of 11 little ones. Being a conscientious and interesting teacher, and a woman of peculiar sympatliy and knowledge of the child-heart, her class grew with ra]>idity and soon demanded a larger room, numbering, at one time, 400 active pupils, and it is said that in 13 years half the children in this city have passed through her hands as Sunday-school children, aiul the incidents of her teacher-work alone would fill a volume. In this limited record of facts we have no s})ace to speak of those qualities which have ever won for her honor and respect. Pier daughters. Misses Alice and Susie, have enjoyed unusual educational advantages ; have also made two trips t^ Europe in company with their mother. Mrs. W. is a ready, pleasin,g' Sjieaker, a vigorous, forcible writer, and has filled with al)ility every po^'^ion to which she has been called. Like all persons of progrtssiv^' ind liberal ideas and fixedness of purpose, she has been the subject of many bitter animadversions, but through all trials she has borne herself with characteristic dignity, and, as time has developed, her opponents have acknowledged that she was right. No one, whether mendicant or business man, in distress (and many have gone to her), has appealed to her charity in vain, and were the little "heart histories," the teai;s that she has dried, the wants that she has relieved, made known, it would add a lustre to her name tliat time could not dim. It in the penalty of such lives to meet untold op})osition, and it is only when the tenderness is of no avail, and the kind words can no longer be heard, that such lives are truly estimated. But they are a legacy that make the inheritors richer than seas with sands of gold.

Charh'8 Young, a Justice of the Peace at Pekin, was born at Athol, Mass., Dec. 4, 1818. His ancestors were natives of the same State, and, like most of the loyal sons of that grand old commonwealth, fought in the Revolution. Both of his grandfathers, electrified by the burning words and matchless eloquence of the immortal Patrick Henry, sprang to arms at the first call for troops, and fought tell the close of the war. Charles was sent to Brattle- boro, Vt., where he received an academic education. We next find him in New York, where, in 1841, he united his destiny with the accomplished Miss Read, who, however, lived but a few years. About 1840, Mr. Young joined the New York Malitia, where, for his commanding presence and military bearing, he was commissioned, by Wm. H. Seward, a Lieutenant in the Light Artillery. Leaving New York, he went South, where he traveled extensively, and at the beginning of the war in 1860, he left New Orleans and came to Pekin. He was married in 1852 to Henrietta Hanaghan, who died in 1872, and who was the mother of his six children.

Louis Zinger, whose portrait appears in our Pekin group, was born at Alsace, France, June 7, 1846. His parents, Barnabas and Stephania .Zinger, were also natives of Alsace, where Louis passed his childhood and received his early education, which he completed at Peoria, where he came at an early age. He came to Pekin Feb. 27, 1874, where he engaged in the monumental business, in which he has had good success, having, in the short space of five years, established a fine trade. Mr. Zinger was married to Miss Catherine Stalter, and three children gladden their household, who are all living, and promise lives of usefulness. Mr. Zinger has held the office of Supervisor and is at present Treasurer of the City of Pekin. In })olitics he acts and votes with the Democratic party, having been elected to his present office by that party.

Officials Of Pekin City

1861. Mayor - L E. Leonard. Aldermen - 1st Ward, Henry P. Westerman; 2nd. Henry Zuckweiler; 3rd, Teis Smith; -Jth, Geo. H. Harlow. Clerk - A. P. Griswold. Attorney - J. M. Hanna and C. A. Roberts.

Town-Clerks Sand Prairie Toavnship

The Mackinaw river courses eastwarclly through this township, dividing it near its center. The groves on the north side of the river were settled at a very early day. Elisha and Major Isaac Perkins .settled on sec. 1, about 1824. J^oth of the.se gentlemen were active, enterprising pioneers, and were prominent in the early history of the county. Major Perkins was killed in the famous battle of Stillman's Run, during the Black Hawk war. Isaac moved to Iowa about twenty-five years ago. They came here from near Shawneetown, 111. Gideon Hawley came from the East and settled on the section with the Perkins'. He died on the farm where Jas. Hamson now lives. Thomas Lander located on section 7 ; he was from Virginia. Jno. Sommers was from North Carolina; he erected his cabin on section 1. Daniel Rankin came from Pennsylvanin in 1828, and located on 7. Jolni Shelton came the following year from Virginia, and made himself a home on 8. James Reese came the same year, and located on section 9. John Vancil was among the first to come ; he settled on section 9, and is the only one of the earliest pioneers of this township now living. He resides in the town of Circleville. He was born in Penn.sylvania in 1798. When he was but two years of age, his parents moved to Kentucky. Here he remained until he was nineteen years old, when he was married to Miss Nancy Tuley, who was born in North Carolina, Jan. 20, 1800. Her parents al.so moved to Kentucky when she was a child. Shortly after their marriage they came to Illinois, and to Tazewell county.

Mr. Shipraan came from Kentucky in 1826, but did not live in this township a great while. He moved from this into Elm Grove township, where he spent the remainder of his life. He brought with him to this township a negro man, his wife and children. He treated them kindly, and they in turned loved him. They all lived here in peace and freedom, carving new homes in the wilderness, and preparing for future prosperity and pleasure. The quietude of the little settlement was disturbed one dark night, by the appearance of some slave hunters. There were some men from Kentucky came up the river, left their boats at the mouth of the Mackinaw, quietly came over and carried oif the negro family. They were all tied and hastily run to the river. It appears that Mose, the name of the negro man, was a singularly constructed negro, and it would almost seem, as an old settler said, that " he was part aligator." He had a double row of large sharp teeth. His hands were tied, and with a rope he was led along. He pulled back considerable, and lagged behind as much as he dare do, all the while chawing on the rope by which he was led. Finally he succeeded in severing it, when with all his might he ran back to the settlement, and informed his neighbors of the theft of his family. This aroused the ire of those sturdy pioneers, and, being equal to any emergency, three of them saddled up their horses, that gloomy night and set out for St. Louis, anticipating the destination of the thieves. These resolute men were Johnson Sommers, Wm. Woodrow, and Absalom Dillon. They pushed on toward that city, and fortunately rode off the ferry boat just as the Kentucky would-be slave-traders landed with the family of Mose. This was a singular coincidence, but true, and with determination that plainly showed he ment what he said, Sommers jumped from his horse, gathered up a stone and swore he would crush the first one who attempted to leave the boat, and the men, who could steal the liberty of their fellow men, were passive before the stalwart pioneers. One of the pioneers hurried up to the city, and procured the arrest of the men. We do not know the penalty inflicted, but most likely it was nothing, or, at least, light, for in those days it was regarded as a legitimate business to traffic in human beings. The family was secured, however, and carried back to this county, where most of them lived and died. All honor to the daring humane pioneers.

Joseph Haines built the first frame house and barn ever erected in the county, in this township. The house was built in 1829, and the barn in 1831. Both of them are still standing, and are yet good substantial buildings.

of the Mackinaw was settled. It was a sandy prairie, and was thought to be almost worthless, but we now see some of the best farms in the county on this prairie. The first school-house erected south of the Mackinaw was in 1854. The first school in this house, which was in district No. 5, was commenced Oct. 1st, of the same year. The first church edifice in this portion of the township was erected in 1865. There are now several fine church edifices in the township.

The Presbyterian Church of Green Valley was called at first the Sand Prairie Church. It was organized June 10, 1832, at Circleville, and it was united with the Green Valley Church, or re-organized, April 15, 1863. At first the meetings were held in private residences, and at school-houses. We copy the following from the " Record of the Presbyterian Church of Tazewell Co.," which was made at the time of its first organization. "On the 10th of June, 1832, the following persons : Samuel Woodrow, Catharine (Montague) Woodrow, George Rausbarger, Stephen Holton, Emily Somers, and Mary Babbitt, agreeable to previous appointment, for the purpose of mutual benefit in Holy living, voluntarily associated themselves into a Christian Church, under the rules of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America." Samuel Woodrow was elected Ruling Elder, and C. W. Babbitt, their stated supply, was chosen Clerk.

" A congregational meeting was held at Green Valley, for the purpose of electing Trustees : S. S. Darling, C. F. Buckman, and Samuel Schureman were chosen. A motion was then made and carried, that the Presbyterians of Green Valley proceed to take necessary steps to build a house of worship. Also that the Trustees act as a committee to suggest a site and exhibit a plan for a place of worship." The above is the record of the first meeting held for the purpose of building a new church edifice. Other meetings were held, site and plans were adopted, and the work vigorously prosecuted. Work was commenced September 1, 1876, and the house dedicated, free of debt, Sunday, Dec. 31st, of the same year, being the last Sunday, the last of the last month of the Centennial year. It was supplied by Rev. Charles A. Holmes. On the 15th of Oct., 1878, Rev. W. R. Smith, of Albion, Iowa, received a call.

The Methodist Church, Green Valley. - The present church edifice of this denomination was erected in 18(i5, at a cost of $5,000. This society at that time, was connected with the San Jose Circuit.

It continued in that relation until the autumn of 1870, when, at the request of the official board of the Church, Green Valley was set oif to itself. Its present pastor is Rev. H. S. Tryon. The first sermon by a Methodist preacher, Mr. Totten has any knowledge of, was preached in the school-house, and the first Methodist discourse delivered in the neighborhood. It was delivered by Rev. Craig, of Delavan, who continued to preach here while he was pastor of the Delavan Church. The next preacher was Rev. H. B. M. Colt.

There are two towns in the township. One of them, Circleville, is located upon section 1. It was laid oflF Aug. 7, 1837, by Spencer Field and E. M. Perkins. It will be seen, therefore, that Circleville is one of the oldest towns in the county. The other town is Green Valley, upon section 35, and is upon the line of the P., L. & D. Ry. Mr. Samuel Schureman was the original proprietor of the land upon which Green Valley is located. He entered it in 1852. The town was laid off by Mr. Schureman, Oct. 19, 1872. The village received its name in this wise. There was a Union Sunday-school organized in 1853, and the question came up as to what the school should be called. There were several names proposed, and among the number was Green Valley by Samuel Schureman. The names were voted upon, and Green Valley received the majority, and the name was adopted for the school, and when the town was laid off it was christened with the same name.

There are five store buildings in the east end of the town, owned by Samuel Schureman, and occupied as follows : Israel Schureman, dry goods, boots and shoes ; Samuel Bradfield, drugs ; A. Helmbolt, post-office, books, and stationery ; S. Schureman, office ; James Mc- Cord, carpenter; Rachel Greenleaf, millinery; and Thos. Champion, butcher.

The improvements throughout the township are of a substantial character. Comfortable and even elegant houses dot the prairies, with good out-houses, and well built fences, bespeak the fact that the people are permanently located, and take a pride in their surroundings. AVith the elements of a prosperous future in her grasp, with every resource of this temperal clime, it will be strange, indeed, if the township and the county does not rapidly grow in wealth. We cannot, in justice, close this historical sketch, without speaking personally of some of its citizens. We therefore would call attention to the following : born in Guernsey Co., O., in 1848. He is a son of Alexander and Rose (Cunningham) Auld. The subject of this sketch received a common school education. He came to this county Nov. 20, 1873; was married Oct. 9, 1873, to Kate Woodrow, a daughter of William and Ellen (Kellogg) Woodrow, of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Auld have two daughters - Alice, born May 3, 1875; and an infant, born March 28, 1879; is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Jesse Black, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 27 ; Post-office, Green Valley. Mr. B. is a son of Jacob Black and Sarah Wikirk, natives, respectively, of Penn. and Maryland ; Jesse Black was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Feb .7, 1825; Mr. B. came to this county March 13, 1854; is now the owner of 440 acres of valuable land which he has made since he came to this county. Mr. B. has represented this township in the Board of Supervisors. He was united in marriage Oct. 20, 1846, to Mary J. Johns; their childrens' names and births are as follows - John W., born Oct. 28, 1847, deceased; William, Sept. 11, 1849, married Calesta Miller, a native of Mich ; Sarah J., Feb. 20, 1852, married George Cockefair ,who lives in Deer Creek townshi]> this county ; Henry T., July 10, '54, deceased; Almon J., July 20, '56; Francis M., Dec. 11, '58; Arthur N., Aug. 31, '61 ; George, Feb. 20, '64, deceased ; Charles, June 28, '65; Edgar, May 20, '68; Jesse May, Nov. 5, '73. Mr. B. has been a member of the Methodist Church since he was twenty years old, and Mrs. B. ever since she was fifteen. The Blacks are of German descent, they were Protestant-Lutheran, and left their homes in Germany on account of religious persecutions by the Catholics, about the year 1679. The first of the family that came to this country, was named Jacob. On the voyage his wife and two children died and were buried in the sea. Mr. B. settled where Philadelpliia now stands, it was then a small village. Mr. B. was again married. Jessie B. is a lenial descendent of the Jacob above referred to. The family were great hunters, they kept going westward where game was plenty. Mr. B. is honored and respected by all who know him,

Lewis II. Burns was born in Carroll county, Maryland, March 17, 1827; John Burns, his father, and his mother, Mary Liester, were natives of Maryland but of (Tcrman descent. LcAvis H. Burns, the subject of this sketch, learned the miller's trade but follows farming. He is the owner of 651| acres of land, that he has accumulated by industry; when Mr. B. came to this county in 1854, he obtained work at five bits a day for some five months, afterwards worked l)y the month at §18.00 per month, but before three months rolled around he bought 60 acres of prairie land at $20 per acre; in the fall of this year he sowed the whole 60 acres in wheat, which yielded 1600 bushels, and for wdiich Mr. B. received §1.00 per bu. After realizing on this crop Mr. B. returned to Maryland, to get him a wife, and was married Feb. 12, 1857, to Julia Hilderbrand, they are the parents of Thomas Jeiferson, who was born Dec, 17, 1857, deceased; John J., born Feb. 13, 1860; Sally Ann Elizabeth, born May 13, '62 ; Louis N., born Jan. 16, '66 ; George Z., born May 18, '68, deceased; William H., born Oct. 29, '72; Mr. and Mrs. Burns are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. P. O., Green Valley.

Abraham Champion, deceased, was born in Huntingdon county, Penn., in 1812. His parents were Thomas and Sarah (Nikirk) Champion, of Penn. Abraham C. was married in 1834 to Leah Barto. She died in 1855. She was the mother of six children - Alfred G., Wm., F. Marion, Thos., Henry, Mary Ellen. Mr. C. was married again in 1856, to Catherine Hawkins, of Virginia, by whom he had three children - Belle, Abraham Lincoln, and John M. William and INIary (Orr) Hawkins, the parents of Mrs. C, came to this county from Virginia with a family of eight children, four of whom now reside in the county, they are - Elizabeth, (Hawkins) Claton, James S., John C, Catherine (Hawkins) Champion, Margaret (Hawkins) Coleman, who now resides in Fulton Co., 111., Mary (Hawkins) Wilsev, who now^ lives at Jackson, Mo., Sarah (Hawkins) Vroom, who died in 1864 ; William died in 1868. They all raised families, and many of their descendants reside in this county. Mrs. Abram Champion, the widow, now lives on section 34, Sand Prairie township, and Belle, A. Lincoln, and John M. are living with her.

Russell W. Crosby was born in Summit county, Ohio, in the year 1834. His parents were Simeon R. and Roxana (Pitts) Crosby. Russell W. Crosby, the subject of this sketch, came to this county in 1852. He received a common school education; by occupation is a farmef ; in politics he is a Republican. P. O., Green Valley. Mr. Crosby was united in marriage in 1868, to Miss Emma C. Hart, a native of Wadsworth, Medina county. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Solomon Simeon Darling, farmer, sec. 34. Post-office, Green Valley. His parents were Solomon and Mary (Hatter) Darling, natives of N. Y. The subject of this sketch, S. S. Darling, is a native of N. Y., where he was born in 1830. He was educated at Lockport Seminary, N. Y. Mr. D. has always taken a great interest in educational matters. Pie has been a faithful School Director for 18 years in succession, and has done much to advance educational facilities. Mr. D. was united in marriage to Sarah Amanda Woodrow. He is the father of Samuel W., Clarence S., Susan Adelaide, Solomon Byron, George W., and Catharine. Mr. and Mrs. Darling united with the Presbyterian Church in 1866.

John Z. Evans was born in Licking Co., Ohio, in 1837. His parents were Thomas and Susannah (Sturman) Evans. Mr. Evans, whose name is at the head of this sketch, came to this county Nov. 13, 1868. He received a common school education in his native State ; is a farmer by occupation ; was united in marriage to Chloe

Anthony Fisher was born in Hohoeus, Bergen Co., N. J., Jan. 23, 1830. His parents were David and Kate (May) Fisher. The ancestors of the Fishers came to N. J. before the Revolutionary war. Anthony Fisher first visited this county in 1850, but did not locate here permanently until 18-34. He was united in marriage Nov. 20, I806, to Miss Araann Melinda Oswald. Mrs. F. was born Oct. 13, 1836. They have been blessed with thirteen children, born as follows : David Scott, born May, 1857 ; John Walter, July 30, 1858 ; Laura ]Margaret, born April 14, 18()0, died Sept. 10, 1861 ; Emma Kate, Oct. 12, 1861; Ella Frances, April 29, 1863, died Oct. 8, 1864; Anna Belle, Jan. 13, 1865; Malinda Rachel, Jan. 30, 1867; Charles Mav, Nov. 22, 1868; Sarah Elizabeth, Jan. 9, 1871 ; Lewis Elmer, Nov. 7, 1872; Frank F., Sept. 17, 1874; Minnie Maud, Feb. 17, 1876 ; Mary Alice, July 31, 1878. Besides Mr. F.'s farming interest, he has one-half interest in the Valley Mill, situated on the Mackinaw, sec. 15. It runs by water-power, has two run of stones, one for wheat, the other for corn. P. O., Green Valley.

Jonathan Frazee, son of Jacob and Sarah (Ogden) Frazee, was born in Summersett Co., New Jersey, in 1812. He learned the blacksmith's trade, but follows farming on sec. 35. He came to this county 28 years ago. Hr. F. was united in marriage May 3, 1834, to Miss Caroline Bilyieu, a dauo;hter of William Bilvieu, who was a native of N. J. Mr. B. is of French extraction, and a descendant of the French Huguenots. Mr. and Mrs. Frazee have four children - Mary; Thomas J., born June 2, 1840; Almeda; Cornelius, born April 21, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. F. are members of the Methodist Church. P. O., Green Valley.

John Heiselwa.^ born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, His parents were John and Elizabeth (Karg) Heisel, both of whom died in Germany. John Heisel, whose name heads this sketch, came to iWnerica in 1841, and located in this county, where he has accumulated a large property. He owns 500 acres of choice land, which he rents, he having retired from active business. Mr. H. united in marriage in 1842, to Margaret Schwrim, daughter of George and Eva (Marquardt) Schwrim. ]Mr. and Mrs. Heisel are the parents of John, boru Aug. 4, 1847, married Catharine Woner, in 1871 ; Leonard, born July 29, 1854 ; Mary, July 27, 1845, the wife of Michael Horn, married in 1871 ; Eva, Nov. 13, 1849, married Jacob Shmetle, in 1872, and resides in Greene Co., Iowa; Catharine, March 4, 1852, the wife of Michael Hilt, married in 1871 ; Louisa, Feb. 22, 1857, married to Henry Urich in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Heisel are members of the Lutheran Church. P. O., Pekiu.

John Heisel, Jr., son of John Heisel, Sr., and Margaret Schwrim, his wife, natives of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, who came to this county about the year 1843. John Heisel, Jr., was born in this township in 1847. He received a common school education. He follows the pursuit of farming, and resides on sec. 26. Post-office, Green Valley. Mr. H. was united in marriage March 10, 1870, to Catharine Woner. They have been blessed with three children - Emma, born Feb. 22, 1872; Clara, born Oct. 18, 1876; Leonard Louis, born Dec. 22, 1870. Mr. H. and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

Frederick Lutz, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1850. His parents were Frederick and Margaret (Bigler) Lutz. The subject of this sketch was brought to this county while an infant but two years old. He was educated in the common schools of this county ; is a fiirmcr by occupation ; was united in marriage to Elizabeth Heisel in 1874. They are the parents of George N., born Jan. 13, 1875; Emma E., born Feb. 15, 1877; Philip H., born Nov. 4, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Lutz are both members of the Lutheran

William Magee is a native of Westminister, Maryland, Avhere he was born in Feb. 1825. Aquillia and Mary (Blizzard) Magee were his parents. They were natives of Maryland. William Magee's ancestors on both sides were of Scotch decent. His great great grandparents came from Scotland at a very early day, and took part in the early struggle of the colonist, and in the Revolutionary war. Mr. M. was married in March 1855, to Mary Jane Burns, a native of Maryland. Her ancestors on her mother's side were of German descent. Mr. M. adopted a daughter, who married Richard Correll and now resides in this township. Mr. Magee acts with the Republican party in politics. He has been a profess(?i' of religion for some 23 years, and is connected with the Methodist Church. P. O., Green Valley

Joseph Warren Martin was born in Geneva, Fayette Co., Penn., in 1835. His father, Tazewell Presley Martin, was born in Monongahela Co., Va., and is now living in Lloydville, O., 78 years old. He has always voted the Democratic ticket except once and then under protest he voted for Horace Greeley. His wife, Ann Dixon Bailey, was a native of Geneva, Penn. The ancestors of Mr. M. served in the Revolution army and also suffered depredations from the Indians. Several members of the family were massacred by the Indians in an early day in Virginia. The Martins are of English descent. Joseph W. Martin was educated at the graded schools of Ohio and Carmichael Academy, Greene Co., Ohio. Mr. M. was married to Carnelia Woodrow, Oct. 13, 1868. She is a native of this countv. She is a daughter of William Woodrow, Jr., and Ellen Kellogg. Mr. Woodrow died March 3, 1860, and Mrs. Ellen W. died April 25, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are the parents of Fannie D., born Jan. 30, 1870; Thompkins P., July 31, 1871; William W., Feb. 3, 1874; P. O., Green Valley.

Charles E. Mcintosh is a son of Charles Mcintosh, a native of Ky. and Elizabeth Adams, his wife, a native of 111. Charles R. is a native of Weakly Co., Teun., where he was born Jan. 8, 1836.

He located in this county in 1861 ; by occupation is a farmer, and in politics a Democrat. He has represented the sixth ward of Pekin in the City Council. He was united in marriage April 1, 1857, to Miss Lucinda Glover, a native of this county. They have one son - James E., who was born Nov. 18, 1858.

John Mcifers, farmer, sec. 36 ; P. O., Green Valley ; is a son of A. Louis Meyers and Fannie Hafliger, his wife, they are of Swiss and German descendants. John Meyers, whose name is at the head of this sketch, is a native of Sand Prairie township, Tazewell county, 111., where he was born Aug. 26, 1838. Mr. Meyers was educated in the schools of this county ; has filled the offices of Collector, Supervisor, and other local offices with satisfaction to all those who were interested. On Feb. 26, 1863, he was united in marriage to Mary Hafliger, of Dillon township, a daughter of John Hafliger, a native of Switzerland, whose wife was Catherine Rhink, a native of Germany, They settled in Dillon township about 40 years ago. Mr. and ]\Irs. Meyers are the parents of - Joseph A., born Oct. 30, 1865; Franklin E., born Oct. 21, 1867; Catherine Mabel, born Dec. 26, '69.

Thomas C. 3Iurphn, 31. D., was born at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1844. His parents were John and Margaret (Hayes) Mur[)hy, natives of Limerick, Ireland. Dr. M. came to this county Jan. 29, 1856. He attended the schools of his native State, and also of this State ; the Doctor received his medical education at Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., where he graduated Feb. 5, 1868; is now located at Green Valley. When treason stalked abroad in this land ; when this mighty nation of ours was reeling and rocking to and fro like a distressed vessel upon the stormy seas, Thomas C. Murphy was one of the band of j^atriots in this land who defied treason and fliced the war made against the nation; willing to risk his life and his all for its presevation. He enlisted Aug. 6, 1861, in Co. I, 31st regt. 111. vol. In April, 1862, was promoted to Sergeant, in which position he served until mustered out, Sept. 18, 1864. Dr. M. participated in the battles of Belmont, Mo,, where he received a wound in the leg, Fort Henry, Tenn., Fort Donelson, and all the skirmishes from Pittsburg Landing to the capture of Corinth, Miss. ; took part in the second battle of Corinth, and the battles while marching to the south and rear of Vicksburg, receiving two wounds, one in the neck from a pistol ball, and in the back by a piece of shell, Avhich so disabled him he was sent home on furlough. April 18, 1864, the regiment joined Sherman's army at Clinton, Tenn., and was actively engaged in the battles and skirmishes as far as Atlanta, on Sherman's famous march to the sea, where the Doctor was mustered out on account of exj)i ration of term of service. Dr. M. was married Feb. 2, 1871, to Virginia M. Plackett, a native of New Jersey. They are the parents of Edward Powell, born June 9, 1874, and Ettie I., born Dec, 26, 1876.

His parents, Jolin and Margaret (Stephy) Oswald, were natives of Maryland, and same county in which John Benjamin Oswald first saw light, Sept, 26, 1840. John B. was educated in the schools of his native State, and has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, has held the office of School Director for some eight years. Mr. O. was united in marriage in 1861, to Caroline Keefer, of Pekin, Tazewell county. Their children are - Emma K., born July 5, 1861; Harvey L., April 8, 1864; Benjamin F., March 31, 1874; Alva Edwin and Alvin Edgar, twins, born Jan. 22, 1877; and an infant son, born Feb. 9, 1879. Mr. O.'s post-office is Green Valley.

Enoch Runyon is a native of Plainfield, Essex county, N. J., where he was born in 1824. His parents were Benjamin and Joan B. (Hariott) Runyon. The Runyons, Hariotts, and Blackfords were very early settlers of New Jersey, dating back from the Revolution. Enoch R., the sul^ject of this sketch, received a liberal education in his native State. He came to this county May 10, 1853. He follows the occupation of a farmer, but formerly worked at the hatter's trade, in New Jersey. He resides on sec. 33 ; owns 180 acres of laud ; post-office. Green Valley. Has been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for the past thirty-six years ; has been Assessor and School Director; was married in December, 1845, to Margaret D. Shortwell, daughter of Jacob and Dorcas (Drake) Shortwell, who were descendants of very early settlers of New Jersey. Enoch Runyon, the subject of this sketch, is the father of twelve children - Alfred H., Benjamin N., Sarah Z., Jacob S., Jaso, Julia E., Howard, Andrew S., Walter, Arabella, Jeanna, Ralph S. Mrs. Runyon is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

John Sehafer, farmer, sec. 9 ; is the ow^ner of (500 acres of valuable land. . Mr. Sehafer is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1818. His parents were Philip and Margaret Sehafer. John, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education in his native country, and came to this county in 1840. Has been Supervisor for this township for two years ; is a Democrat in politics; was married to Elizabeth Carroll, in 1843. They are the parents of - Anton, born Feb. 4, 1844, he married Margaret Lutz; Philip, born Nov. 26, 1848, was married to Elizabeth Lutz; John, Jan. 13, 1854, (deceased), John, born March 12, 1855, married Mary Hafleger; Elizabeth, March 17, 1842, married to Philip Weyhrich ; Margaret, Aug. 14, 1876, (deceased) ; Eve, Aug. 13, 1851, married Peter Weyhrich; Margareta, Oct. 21, 1857, married U. Lutz: Elizabeth, Jan. 29, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Sehafer are members of the Lutheran Church. P. O., Pekin.

Jonathan Schureman was born in Essex Co., New Jersey, March 13, 1816. His parents were John and Jane (Totten) Schureman, natives of N. J. Mr. S. received a common school education. He is a farmer, and the owner of 500 acres of choice land. He was formerly a carpenter and builder. Mr. S. was married to Miss

Kcziali Lawler in 1837. They are the parents of Rachel, who was born in Oct., 1839; Mariette was born Feb. 7,1841; Israel was born Dec. 27, 1843; Elizabeth was born May 4, 1855. Mr. Schureman first started from New Jersey in Oct., 1849, on a prospecting tour, for the purpose of finding a place to locate permanently ; going through New York State, Canada, IVIichigan and Wisconsin. Traveling by canal, stage, and where there was no public conveyances, traveling on foot. He passed down into Illinois as far as Jacksonville, where he concluded to stop, on account of meeting a Mr. Goltry, who was general superintendent of carjwnter and mason work on the Insane Asylum, which was then being built, and although Mr. S. proposed locating lands for the purpose of farming, as he was offered the superintending of the mason work on the Asylum, he concluded to accept, and returned immediately to N. J. to secure other masons. Mr. S. returned to Jacksonville with his help about March 24 ; and, as soon as he got his men fairly at M'ork, he came to this county and bought 320 acres of land, but afterwards sold this tract, and in 1855 he bought 800 acres of raw prairie land in sees. 19 and 20, Dillon township, at |25 per acre. Mr. S. has sold all his farms, and lives at a very pleasant residence in Green Valley.

Samuel Schureman, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 35 ; P. O., Green Valley ; was born in Essex Co., N. J., March 1, 1818. His parents were John and Jane Schureman, natives of N. J. Mr. S. received a common school education in his native State, and was united in marriage May 15, 1845, to Cornelia H. Dickinson, a daughter of Philomen and Cornelia (Howel) Dickinson, of Essex Co., N. J. Mrs. Schureman died Oct. 27, 1858. She was the mother of five chihlren - Mary E., born Feb. 1, 184G; Alice, born Jan. 28, 1848; John \y., born Jan. 3, 1851, Avho died while an inflint of one year; William H., born Sept. 11, 1863; Charles E., born Oct. 25, ISod. Mrs. S. was a member of the Presbyterian Church at the time of her death. Mr. S. was again married March 30, 1865, to Deborah Osborn, daughter of John and Sarah (dark) Osborn, of N. J. With a stout heart and a determined will Mr. S. has made life a success.

Thomas Schureman was born in Essex Co., N. J., June 16, 1823. His parents were Samuel and Sally (Scuddcr) Schureman, natives of the same place. Mr. S. was educated at New Providence Academy, N.J. He came to this county in 1852. He is retired, and lives in Green Valley. He has held several local offices. Mr. S. was

Christopher Stoehr was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1828. His parents were Nicholas and Elizabeth Stoehr. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1850. He follows the occupation of farming ; is the owner of 260 acres of land ; resides on section 6 ; P. O,, Green Valley. He was married in 1851, to Elizabeth Ekrhart, a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Ger., where she was born May 6, 1831 ; they have been the parents of fifteen children, of Avhom eight are living, as follows - George, born Oct. 28, 1852; Philip, Sept. 30, 1854; Conradt, Oct. 25,"' 1863; Margaret, Feb. 5, '65 ; Alice, March 1, '70 ; Catherine, March 31, '72 ; Louisa, July 11, '74; Ada, June 11, '77, and the following chiklren are dead - Martin died at the age of live years; Philip, one year; Mary, six years ; Elizabeth, age four years ; Lena, age three years, and two infants not named.

Peter Urish, farmer, sec. 24 ; post-office. Green Valley ; is a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, where he was born in 1824. He emigrated to this country in 1831, and settled with his parents on section 24, this township. His parents were George and Eve (Wyhrick) Urish. Peter Urish was united in marriage in 1846, to Margaret Vogel, a daughter of Frederick and C'harlotta (Beck) Vogel, who were natives of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. They emigrated to this country and located at Smithtown, Maryland, in 1833, and moved to this county in 1846, bringing Mrs. Urish with them. She was born in Germany in 1828. The fruits of her marriage with Mr. Urish are - *Henry, born Nov. 10, 1847; '^'Mary, born Jan. 29, '49 ; Eva, born Dec. 10, '53; Elizabeth, born May 30, '56 ; *Mary Ann, born Feb. 4, '58 ; John, born Feb. 24, '60 ; *George, born March 18, '62; Jacob, March 15, '63; Nicholas, April 20, '65; Peter, Nov. 11, '67; Adam, Dec. 13, '69; Amelia, April 17, '73. Those marked * not living. Mrs. Urish has been a member of the Lutheran Church ever since she was 14 years old.

Nicholas Yolk, farmer, sec. 9 ; P. O., Pekin. Was born in Germany, July 22, 1818. He came to this county 37 years ago. His parents were John and Mary (Schwin) Volk. Nicholas Volk served in the German army. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ulrich, in 1846. She was born in Germany, in 1826. They are the parents of thirteen children, who were born as follows - Peter, born in 1847, Mary, 1849, Elizabeth, 1851, Jacob, 1853, Eva, 1855, Caroline, 1857, Balz, 1859 Lizzie, 1861, Margaret, 1863, Nicholas, 1865, John, 1867, George, 1869, Philip, 1871.

James M. Watkins, 31. D., Green Valley. Is a son of William M. and Mary Patterson, his wife, natives of Rockbridge Co., Virginia, near the Natural Bridge. The Watkins are of Scotch- Irish Welch descent. The subject of this sketch was born in the town of Montezuma, Parke Co., Ind., in 1830. He attended the schools of Terre Haute, in his native State. He attended one course of lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Penn., and two courses at Rush Medical College at Chicago, where he graduated in Jan., 1864. Was united in marriage in 1862, to Sarah B. Megaw, a native of Ind., this union has been blessed with four children - Sarah F., born in Dec. 1858; Samuel M., born in May

ThoHKVi Hdriford Wilcman, physician, Green Valley. Dr. W. was born in Stark county, Ohio, in 1829. His parents were Jesse and Lydia (Gregg) Wileman. Dr. AV. received his literary education in Fulton county, and Knox College, Knox county, and his medical education in the Allopathic, Homeopathic, and Eclectic schools, and practices as a regular physician of these schools of medicine ; has practiced medicine for nineteen years ; having commenced his medical studies in 1857, at Vermont, Fulton county. The Doctor's medical studies did not cease with lectures that he attended, or at the commencement of his practice, but he has always been a close student; during these nineteen years of jiractice he has always taken the leading medical journals of this country, keeping apace with the knowledge gained by experience from all parts of the country. Dr. W. enlisted Feb. 8, 1865, in 147th regt. 111. vol., and was appointed assistant surgeon, and served in that capacity during the time of service, which was one year. Dr. W. came to this county in April, 1866; was united in marriage April 11, 1871, to Lizzie* D. Field, a native of Pennsylvania, Their union has been blessed with two daughters - Mabel, born May 25, 1873; and Bessie, born July 29, 1877. Dr. and Mrs. A¥ileman are members of the Methodist Church.

*S'. M. Wood row, Sr., was born in Cincinnati township, Tazewell county, 111., in the year 1840. His parents were Samuel and Catharine (Montague) Woodrow, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, res})ectively. S. M. Woodrow is a farmer, on sec. 25 ; P. O., Green Valley. Mr. Woodrow is a Republican in ])olitics. Pie united in marriage with Miss Anna Hill, Aug. 21, 1862. They have been blessed with five children - Katie A., born Sej)t. 30, '63; Edna May, born Jan. 15, '65; Louis C, born July 27, '(yS; Bennie E., born March 23, '72; Richard S., born Sept. 18, '76.

Jo.scpli Woodruff is a native of Fabius, Onondago county. New York, where he was born in 1824. He is a son of Joseph and Lavina (Blanchard) Woodruff. The Woodruff's are of English descent. Three brothers came to this country, one settled in Connecticut, which was the great grandparent of the subject of this sketch ; another settled in the State of Rhode Island, and the other in South Carolina ; they took i)art in the struggle for independence in the Revolutionary AVar. Gurdin W. emigrated to New York when it was a wilderness, his son, Joseph, the father of the subject of this sketch, died at his son's residence in Sand Prairie townshij), in 1862, at the age of 72, having ex})erienced pioneer life in three States. Mr. W.'s first wife was Adeline S. Davis, of New York. She is deceased. His present wife is Anna Eliza Codding, of Sum- , mit county, Ohio. Mr. W. is the father of - Emma J., born Feb. 5, '50; Esther L., Dec. 14, '54, died Oct. 1, '63; George D., Nov. 9, '59 ; Adeline A., Oct. 4, '63 ; Nettie M., Feb. 21, '65 ; Gurdin

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