Pleasant Township

Pleasant Township

This township is bounded on the north by Bcrnadotte, east by Isabel, tlie south by Woodland and upon the west by Vermont. The prairie and timber land is finely proportioned, and there are some as finely imj)roved farms and as enterprising and wealthy agriculturists as can be found in the Military Tract. The entire township is underlaid with strata of good coal ; however the land is good and produces abundant crops. There are but few coal mines in operation in the township, and only enough coal is mined to supply home demand. There is no water course of any great size in the township. A small stream called Otter creek rises in the township and flows in a southeasterly direction and passes out at sec. 25. AV'illiam Rolind was the first pioneer to establish himself in this township. He was born in Kentucky in the year 1800, and in 1828 came to this county and erected a cabin upon sec. 3 of Pleasant tp. The old cabin yet remains as a monument of the first labor performed in this beautiful township. He had but nicely and snugly arrano-ed his home here when James and Rilev lloland came to the pleasant land and founded homes. Besides these there came in during, the year 1829 Daniel Walters, D. Brown and a few other families, and ere many years had rolled around quite a number of daring pioneers were ensconced among the forest trees and tilling little j)atehes they had cleared. It was some time before any ventured out upon the open ])rairies. These vast unbroken wastes were then thought useless. They were covered with a rank growth of grass that woidd hide a man from view who was riding through it on ht)rseback, so very tall did it grow. Then the prairie fires were something to be dreaded. When a fire chanced to start in the waving ocean of dried and inflammable material that formed a continuous mass over the wide-spreading prairies, it was a sure messenger of death to every living creature in its relentless course, unless the precaution had been j)reviously exercised to guard against it. The roar of the fliames when driven by a strong wind could be heard two or three miles away. The sight was beautiful, but the destruction it carried in its wake was ajipalling.

erected the first (rrist-mill upon Otter creek in 1832or^33. The first church buiUlinij; was erected upon section 14 in 1842. The congregation was organized by A. M. Smith. It has since gone down.

Among the principal interests of the township outside of the towns, aside from the farming and stock-raising, is the extensive nursery carried on bv McCune & Co.

Ipava is pleasantly situated, on section 6, which is in the northwestern corner of Pleasant township. It is a station on the C, B. & Q. R. R., Rushville Branch, and is surrounded by a country which is as fertile and beautiful as any in the Co. Indeed, the village was at first called Pleasautville, owing to its pleasant location. It was founded by John P]asley Sept. 15, 1846, and at present contains about 800 inhabitants, who are noted for their peaceable, industrious habits and enterprise, as well as for their good station in life. Although Ipava is an agricultural town, its good society and increasing trade constitute an index to the character of all the region it represents. It is in fact one of the best business points in the county. We venture here to particularize some of the prominent features of the place.

First, the woolen mills, owned by Moorhouse ct Hess, re-modeled by them from the old oil mills; then the bank ; the school-house, built in 1876 at a cost of $3,800, and now in fine condition and well patronized; two well regulated hotels; tlree churches; mercantile establishments, by McCnne, Nathan Iliilit and others; two drug-stores; three blacksmith shops; two wagon shops; two furniture shops; one newspaper, the Stream of Li(/hf ; one flouring-mill, owned by C. Trickey ; two public halls, - Zull's and Trickey's, etc., etc.

The Presbyterian church was built in 18o8 at a cost of $2,000; Rev. E. Quillin is the present Pastor. The Christian church edifice was built in 1854, by the Methodists, at a cost of $2,000. The present Methodist church is a fine brick building, with basement, erected in 18(57, at a cost of $12,()(H). Rev. A. liowers is the present Pastor.

The prosperity of Ipava is clue in great part to the liberal ])ul)lic spirit of J. L. McCune and X. Hulit, the principal merchants in the place.

Personal Sketches

J. W. Bacon, physician and surgeon, was born in this State Aug. 13, 1838; at 17 to 20 years of age he attended college; taught school; graduated at Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1869; has practiced medicine since 1864; took special lessons in the East on diseases of the chest, under the celebrated Dr. Jonesnay of N. Y.; married Elizabeth J. Bailey Dec. 10, 1863, who was born in Illinois in 1841 ; they have 3 children, - Alta, Charles E. and Mattie. He owns a valuable piece of land near Ipava.

./. ir. Ball, ])hysician and surgeon, Ipava, son of Elijah and Mary Ball, was born in Morgan Co., O., Sept. 26, 1826; came to Illinois in 1854. He commenced his medical studies in 1844 and the practice of medicine in 1849, in Ohio. He settled in Ipava in 1855, where he has had a great run of practice. July 7, 1845, in Ohio, he married Nancy Buckley, who was born in Ohio Dec. 9, 1824, and they have had 10 children, 7 of whom are now living, - Caroline M. (married), Charles, a medical graduate, Dillon P., Sarah J., Amos, J, V. and Bertha. Dr. Ball's father was a first cousin of George Washington. Freemason, Republican.

John N. Chicken, furniture dealer and manufacturer, Ipava, is a son of Daniel and Charlotte Chicken, and was born in Ohio May 4, 1840. He began to learn his chosen trade at the age of 15, which he has continued to follow since. He accompanied his father to this State in 1856 and settled in Astoria, where he began the cabinet business in 1858. He now keeps on hand a line line of furniture and does a good business. He belongs to the M. E. Church, in which he has been a licensed exhorter for 15 years. He has been twice married, first time Sept. 25, 1861 ; and again, Sept. 26, 1874, to Mary A. Moorhouse, a native of New Jersey. They have two children, A^ernon and Jessie. By his former wife he had 4 children ; Elmer, Mary, Sada, deceased, and Carrie E.

G. C. Cooper, sec. 23; farmer, owning 410 acres of fine land; was born in Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 1818; came to this State in 1848, settling in Fulton county; in 1851 he married Sarah D. Beadles, who was born in Illinois, Feb. 24, 1833; they have had 9 children, 8 living at present, namely: Nancy J., wife of C. Crail, Lucinda, Corinne, Sarah E., George, Lucy, Margaret, Anna and an infant, deceased. Mr. Cooper as a farmer has risen from almost nothing to affluence.

William H. Cooper, firmer, sec. 13; P. O., Ipava. Mr. C. was reared upon a farm and chose that as a life occupation. He was born in this State Nov. 17, 1839 ; was married Oct. 22, 1863, to Mary E. Lindsey. Mrs. Cooper was born in Illinois Oct. 15, 1843. She has become the mother of 3 children by her marriage with Mr. C, only one of whom is now living, - Bertha E., born July 21, 1864. Lerew was born Dec. 1, 1872, died Aug. 28, 1872, and Ira M., born June 15, 1875, and died Jan. 6, 1879. Mr. C. is a member of the Christian Church.

Iimvfksity Of Illinois

county in Sept., '73, to IMargnret Buck. She w:is born in this State in '53. One child, Harry M., lias been born to tiieni. He was born Aug. 27, '75. Mr. C.'s chances for an education were quite limited, and he had no means with which to start in life, but by hard labor and good business management has acquired a good farm.

*S'. Z. (b}i))ci/))ifni, fixrmer, sec. 16; P.O., Ipava ; is the son of George and Emma Councilman, and was born in the Buckeye State on the 29th of Oct., 1839. During the late war he enlisted and went to do battle for his country. He served 18 months in Co. E, 43d Ohio Inf. Mr. C. was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Van Horn, of Ohio. Mrs. C. was born in that State in '42. They have 5 children, - George F., Benjamin M., Boly, Emma and Willie.

J. D. Craig, blacksmith, Ipava, was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 27, '22 ; came to this State in '55 ; settled in Ipava in '77 ; June 4, '51, he married Edith Easley , who was born in Ohio in '27, and they have 4 children, - Melville, Madra, Stickley and Elizabeth. Mr. Craig is a skilled workman at his trade.

Jesse Cramblef, barber, Ipava, son of "William and Elizabeth C, was born in Ohio July 2(5, '33; his father died when he was young, and he first became engineer, and in 1862 enlisted in Co. D, 84th 111. Inf; served 3 years; was in battles of Perryville, Buzzard Roost, Franklin, Xashville and many others; was married in Ohio Oct. 6, '52, to Elizabeth Chicken, who was born in Ohio Nov. 24, 1834.

John Danner, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 29 ; owns 268 acres of land, and a dwelling which cost §2,000; was born in York county, Pa., April 5, '39 ; his mother died when he was small, and his father emigrated with him to this State in 1850; in 1860 he married ^latilda Trone, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1841, and they are the parents of 6 children, 4 of whom are living, - Jesse, Joseph, George, Charles ; deceased, - Littie and Willie.

Daniel David, farmer. Mr. D. owns a fine farm adjoining the town of Ipava, and has his residence inside of the corporation. He was born in Ohio April 20, '26, and has followed farming all his life. He came to this State with his father who located in this countv in 1833, being but 7 years old at the time. In 1849 he was married to Winifred Baker, who was born in 1833. She has borne him 6 children, 5 of whom are living: Miner, Reese, Francis M., Melinda and Pollen. Laura E. is deceased.

,/. ir. D ivid, Police Magistrate, Ipava, was born in this town in Oct. 30, 1846. He began active life clerking in a dry-goods store, which occupation he followed for 10 or 12 years. He was united in marriage April 16, 1873, with Ella J. Coley. She was born in Ohio Oct. 6, '49. The union has been blessed with 3 children, - Vida, born Nov. 11, '74; Lloyd, born Nov. 25, '76, and Mable, born August 16, '78. Besides the office he holds at present Mr. D. has held the office of Town Clerk.

JoJin C. Uobhiiis, retired farmer, son of Hoi)crt P. and Catharine A., was born in Ohio March 27, '11 ; Capt. of militia in Ohio ; came to Illinois in 18-'>6and settled in this county; has been School Trustee and Director and Township Assessor, and connected with the U. G. R. R. In Ohio, in 1834, he married Hannali A. Miller, who was a native of that State. They have had 8 children ; the 4 boys who are living are Robert L., John C, Abler X. and David T. Mr. D. had 4 sons in the late war, and lost 2 of them there. He resides in Ipava.

Joseph Elliott, sec. 34; farmer; P. O. Summum ; born Nov. 16, 1844; in 1864 he enlisted in Co. D, 151st 111. Inf., and served 12 months; married in this county Feb. 14, 1870, ^'irginia Shelly, who was born in Virginia in 1848, and they are the parents of 3 children, - Lillie, Maggie and Adda. Mr. E.'s father was a native of New York and his mother of Ohio: wife's parent's were natives of Virginia. He owns 240 acres of land.

/o/i;i J^rance, farmer, sec. 29 ; born in Ohio May 10,1807; has always been a farmer; came to this county in 1831, with no means, but has acquired a competence. He lirst married in Ohio, in 1825, choosing Malina Cogan, also a native of Ohio, born in 1816; they had 9 children ; 7 are living. In 1869 he married Lucy Brown. Mr. F. was in the Black Hawk war.

Alexander Freemrui, farmer, sec. 36 ; P. O., Summum ; was born in Oneida Co., New York, Feb. 6, 1808, son of liirhard W. and Abigail (Bowers), the former a native of New Hampshire and the latter of Connecticut. \\'hen 2 years of age he was brought with the family in emigration to Ohio, where he remained on a farm until 28 years of age, when he came with his father to Isabel township, this county ; followed carpentering ibr about 5 years, then returned to farming. In 18.30 he built a saw and flourinji-mill on Spoon river; was in the Black Hawk war; in Lewistown, May 7, 1829, he married Mary Benson, who was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1814, and they are the j)arents of 7 children, 4 of whom are living; Marille C, who married A. E. Lane; Malvina, who married A. C. Hatch; Lorin, who died in the army; Harriet, who also married A. Y.. Lan(% and is deceased; William A., Dexter and Mary L., who married John C. Moore, and is deceased.

John Freiley, farmer, sec. 27 ; P. O., Summum. Until he reached his majority Mr. F. passed his life upon a farm, since which time he followed first one thing and then another until 9 years ago, when he again returned to farming. After leaving the farm he first worked in a saw-mill for a time, then onijagod in the dry -goods business for several years, then returned to the saw-mill business. lie eame to this State in 1834, and is the present Assessor for Pleasant township. In July, 1837, he was married to Mary Lane, who was born in Ohio August 18, 1858. There has been a family of 9 ehildren born to them, 7 of whom are living, - Edgar, Oscar, Grace, Flora, Jason, Lois, Zenas, Fannie and Ira.

Wiirudii J. GiUdt, physician and surgeon, is a son of Samuel and Juda Gillett, and is a native of this State, and his birth occurred July 23, '41. The Doctor began the study of medicine in 18G1 under the instruction of a brother in C^hicago. He then read with Dr. Durant some 10 months, after which he attended lectures at the Iowa Medical Institute and graduated in 1868. He came to this county in 1865 and began tiie ])ractice of his profession in Ipava in 1871, where he has enjoyed a liberal practice since and has been eminentlv successful. The Doctor also j»;raduated from the St. Louis Medical College. On the 14th of June, '65, he was married to Martha E. Mitchell, a native of Illinois, in 1847. They have had a family of 6 children born to them, 5 of whom are living, - Emma, AVillie F., Georgia A., Keitha, Mattie, deceased, and an infant. Dr. G. belongs b(^th to the Masonic; and Odd Fellows orders and is a member of the Christian Church. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. E, 17th 111. Inf , and served 3 vears.

Xdfhan Hiilif, merchant, Ipava, was born in Ohio in 1836, reared on a farm, well educated, clerked in a store, came to this State in 1857, commenced mercantile business in Ipava in 1869, and has prospered well. In 1859 he married Cassandra Wysong, born in Ohio in 1839. Their three children are Marv, Laura and Stanlev. Mr. HuHl carries S6,()00 Morth of stock in general merchandise, and also deals in produce. We give his portrait elsewhere in this volume.

Mdtthew Kingerj/, farmer and stock-dealer, sec. 36; P. O., Summum; was born in Indiana Feb. 19, '21, son of Tobias and Mary (Onion) Kingery. Mr. Kingery has always been an industrious farmer, commenced with but little means and now has a comfortable home, the farm consisting of 175 acres in good cultivation. He emigrated to Illinois with his mother in 1837, his fither having previously died.

Sfephoi Kinsci/, farmer, sec. 6 ; P. O., Ipava. To Richard and Sarah Kinsey, while residents of Ohio there was born a son upon the 1st of Nov., '21, whom they christened Stephen, the subject of this sketch. Until he reached his majority he passed life upon the farm, at which time he began the teaching of school and has taught steadily for about 8 years. He came to this township in 1842, and has held many local offices of the township; was married in 1848 to Phoebe Bogue, who was born in Ohio in 1828. They have 4 children living of a family of 8 born to them, - Daniel, Stewart, Eli and Joel, deceased, Jesse, Charles, Harry and Mary.

Solomon 7vb.s7, proprietor of the Kost House, Ipava. !Mr. K. is one of the most genial of landlords and for many years the Kost Hftuse has borne a good reputation. He was born in Pennsylvania Nov. 30, '27. At the age of 22 he learned the harness-making trade and continued to follow it at intervals until a few years ago. He came to the State in '47 and settled in this county. In July, '59, he was married to ^lartha M. Cheny, a native of A^ir^inia, and born in 1832. They have a family of 3 children : William, Horace C. and Ora.

John Laci/, farmer, sec. 4 ; P. O., Ipava. Mr. L. is one of the largest agriculturists in the county, owning GOO acres of fine farm land, worth SoOper acre. He was born in Xew York Jan. 28, 1804. He was reared upon a farm, and has continued to follow the life of a farmer, at which he has been very successful. He came to this county in 1837 where he has since resided. He was married in New York to Chloe Herd, who was born in that State in 1806. This union has resulted in the birth of 9 children, 5 of whom are living: Lyman, now Circuit Judge; Harriet, wife of Charley Johnson; Susan, wife of E. Porter, Table Grove; John and Mary. Mr. L. has held the office of Supervisor. He is one of the pioneers of this county and has done his part toward changing it from a wild waste to a fruitful field.

/. 31. Landis, of the firm of Martin & Landis, grocers, Ipava, was born in Va., Sept. 26, 1843; attended college 2 years; came to this State in 1855, spent 3 years in McLean Co., then 8 years in Ohio, then 3 years in Iowa, and in 1876 settled in Ipava, where he followed fruit-packing 2 years; but in 1877 he commenced the grocery business, which he has since continued. He edited the Ashland Union 4 years, and the Dallas County (Iowa) Xrirs 2 years ; has been Town Clerk and member of Town Board ; is a R. A. Mason ; married Miss Pancoast in Ya., Mar. 10, 1868, who was a native of Ohio, born in 1841 ; have had 3 children, 2 living, - Sada A., born Jan. 15, 1871 ; Margaret, July 7, 1873; James W.

-V. D. Lindscif, farmer, sec. 16; P. O., Ipava; born in this State Jan. 12, 1846, and reared on a farm, where educational opportunities were limited, but is able to calculate for himself; married Nancy J. Hughes in Feb., 1865, also a native of this State, born Jan., 1846, and they have 6 children, - Lowrada, Stephen E., Chas., Aha AL, Mary and Nathan D. Mr. L.'s father was a native of Ohio and came to Illinois in an early day.

William A. Littleton, retired farmer. This gentleman was born in the Buckeye State Dec. 7, 1827, and is the son of Fielden and Anna Littleton. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all of his life until the last 8 years. He came to this State with his father in 1831 and located in Fulton Co. He moved to Missouri in 1856 and remained there until 1865 engaged in herding cattle. He then returned to this State. He was married in 1848 to Amanda J. Lindsev. Mrs. L. was born iu Ohio in 1830. She has borne 5 children, 3 of whom arc living, - Arthur J., Susannah E., the wife of N. T. Cooper, and Luella. Mr. L. began life with but little property, but by industry and economy has acquired a good property. He is a member of the Christian Church.

Win. Mafhcicn, retired former, P. O., Ipava ; was born in Maryland Sept. 2, 1808, son of Charles and Agnes M. ; came to this State in 1843; was married in Pennsylvania to Mary Hannum, a native of that State; they have had 16 children, 8 of whom are alive. Mr. M. had 3 sons in the late war at one time ; one died at Nashville. Mr. Mathews has always been a farmer during active life.

/. H. Mii.vwell, farmer, sec. 6 ; P. O., Ipava ; was born in Chester Co., Pa., Fel). 17, 1817; passed his boyhood days upon a farm until he was 19 years of age, when he went to Philadelphia and learned the plastering trade, which he followed at intervals. He came to this State and settled u|»on his present farm in 1853. Mr. M. has also learned the art of working in what is called betony, by which process he has made many fine walks and pavements. He has been three times married : first in Ohio to Jane Campbell in 1840. His present wife is Elyddia Brown, who was born in Ohio.

Joseph Mdi/all, insurance agent, son of James and Eliza (Shields), was born in Indiana Oct. 12, 1834; enlisted in 18(jl in Co. C, 11th 111. Cav., and served 7 months; came to this State in 1862; Sept. 29, '64, married Alia Doisey, who was born in Virginia about 1843; they have had 8 children, 7 of whom are living, - NVillard L., Dessa S., Atfa v., Arta M., Emanuel R., Emues C, Sada E. and Lima (dec). Christian Church.

(S'. \V. McCas/in, merchant, Ipava. ^Ir. McC. carries a large and well-selected stock of groceries and transacts a good business. He was born in Ohio March 6, '28 ; passed his boyhood upon a farm, and at the age of 16 began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he continued to follow until 1876, when he came to Ipava and embarked in the mercantile trade. He enlisted in the late war in Co. H, 25th Ohio Inf , and served 2 years as Sergeant. He participated in several hard-lbught battles while in that company, and in 1864 enlisted in Co. D, 181st Ohio Inf, and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He came to Ipava in 1870; was married May 9, '50, in the Buckeye State, to Mary Brunker, who was l)orn in tiiat State Xov. 6, '28. Laura E. and Jesse are their children.

/. L. McCane, banker and merchant, was born April 9, '34, in in Muskingum Co., O. ; his ])arents emigrated with him to Fulton county in 1837, settling near Lewistown ; at the age of 15 he entered the store of Jieadles & Evans and worked tliere 2 years ; then his father sent him to Muskingum College, Ohio, 1 year; clerked for several firms in Lewistown, commanding the highest wages; re- - turned to .the college with the intention of finishing his scientific course, which he would have done in 10 months more, but had to come back and take charge of his father's business; since 1856 he has followed the dry -goods trade in Ipava; also dealt in grain and lumber; besides, he has a good nursen' in Buckheart tp. and is connected with a bank in Ipava, established in 1876 ; he also deals in agricultural implements. Mr. McCune began in life with very little, but by energy and fair dealing he has continued to prosper more and more until the present time. At first he vowed to give 10 per cent, of his income to benevolent purposes until he was worth S20,000, and then 15 per cent. He has kept his vow. For 7 years he has been Superintendent of the Sunday School. Aug. 28, '60, he married Martha E., daughter of Rev. E. Quillin, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Ipava. She was born July 9, '38, in Virginia. They have 6 children, - Henry G., Myron M., Mary E., Adelaide, Anna B. and James H. Mr. McCune's father was born in 1804 in W. Pa., and is now Probate Judge of Grundy Co., Mo. His mother's maiden name was Eliza Long, daughter of George Long, a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. McC. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. The portrait of Mr. McCune and Avife may be found in this volume.

/. X. McLaren, blacksmith, was born in Illinois May 17, 1845; farmed until 18 years of age, since which time he has followed blacksmithing; came to Ipava in 1873; has been Constable two terms, member of the Town Board one term; in 1870, married Jennie Daw, who was born in 1851 ; has 3 children, 2 now living, - Daisy B. and Frank X. Enlisted in 1^63, in Co. C, 151st 111. Inf., and served one year. He is an Odd Fellow and a member of the Chri^tiau Church.

William Moorhouse, partner of Mr. Hess in the Ipava Fulling Mills. In this factory are employed 15 hands, and a good business is carried on. He was born in Pennsylvania Aug. 6, 1835 ; came to this State in 1867 and located in Ipava, and soon embarked in his present business. He is a thorough business man and owns onethird interest in the Canton Woolen Mills. His parents were natives of England, and his wife, Margaret Johnson, whom he married in New Jersey in 1859, was born in that State in 1839. Thev have a familv of 3 children : Marv L., Anna E., and AVilliam H.

Eli Paull, farmer, P. O., Ipava. The subject of this sketch is a son of James and Emily Paull, and was born in Ohio July 24, 1826. The (tpportunities enjoyed for an education were indeed meager. He came to this State and county in 1840, and has made this his home since. He has been twice married : first in Indiana in 1861, and in 1876 he was united in marriage with ^lartha E. Patterson, who was born in this State Sept. 4, 1844. They have one child. Bv his former wife he had a familv of 3 children :* Harry, Alva H., and Harriet E.

Clerk's office and Justice of the Peace for many years, - the latte office ever since 1842; has been County Treasurer 5 years ; mar riod Harriet Bidwell Sept. 28, 1886, who was born in Vt. Oct. 9, 1817, and they have had 9 children, 7 of nhom are living, - Frank, Mary, Estella, Sarah, Emma, Amelia and Mary; deceased - Ella and William.

William Paull, farmer, sec. 18, Pleasant township. Mr. P. was born in Ohio Nov. 6, 1824; came to Illinois in 1848, and located in this county. The following year he was united in marriage with Rachel Carv, who was born in Kentuckv in 1832. There were born to them 7 children, of whom Charley, James, Alice, Ida and William are living. Miranda and Mary E. are deceased.

Henri/ Paret/, hardware merchant, Ipava, is a native of the English Isle and was born Feb. 15, 1820. He followed the occupation of farming until he was 27 years of age when he learned the carpenter's trade, and which he followed at intervals until 1865, when he embarked in the hardware business at Ipava. For a time he was engaged in the manufacture of steam engines. He was united in marriage with Mary Tratt, who was also born in England. They have a family of 2 children : Sarah A. and Alice M.

Samuel Porter, agriculturist, sec. 22 ; P. O., Ipava. Mr. P. was born in Ireland Sept. 28, 1840; crossed the Atlantic and came to America with his father in 1849. His father located in Ohio. In 1857 Stimuel came to Fulton county and has made this his home since. He was reared upon the farm and has adopted that as a life profession. He has held several of the local offices of the township. June 20, 1860, he was married to Mary M. Gibson, who is a native of Illinois, having been born in this State in 184.3. They are the j^arents of 8 children, 6 of whom are living: Elmer, Ada E., Choel B., Ilillie A., Otis, G. H. Those deceased are Millie and Anna.

L. Pratt, retired farmer, Ipava, was born in Vermont April 27, 1798; had a fair education; taught school about 25 terms of 6 months each; came to Illinois in 1854; in 1824 married Sarah McMoinz; they had 11 children, 8 of whom are living; in 1859 he married Minerva Potter, who Mas born in New York in 1811.

H. C. Pratt, farmer and stock dealer, sec. 16 ; P. O., Ipava ; born in Brown county, O., May 1, 1844; came to this State in 1850, and to this countv in 1858 and settled where he now resides; enlisted in Co. B, 84th 111. Inf Vol., in 1862, and served 2 years and 10 months ; was in the battle of Perryville and several other hard-fought battles ; married Laura A. Hannah in 1866, who was born in Kentucky in 1848 : they have 4 children, - Charles E., Lanson, James and Frank.

Pev. E. Qnilli)i, Minister of the Presbyterian Church, son of Jas. and Martha Quillin, was born in Virginia March 30, 1808. He was reared upon a farm, and his j)arents were poor; hence his chances for an early education were very limited. After he reached his majority he attended Greenville College 2 years and attended Prince- ton Seminary 3 years. Ho began in the ministry in 1837. During that Year he was married to Mary E. Hedj^cs, who was born in New Jersey in Aug., 1808. They are the parents of o children : Martha E., wife of J. L. MeCune, of Ipava ; Laura E., Mary E., J. M. and Anna B. Asa minister Rev. Q. possesses considerable ability and exerts great influence for good. We give his portrait.

/. M. Rodman, station agent and operator, I]>ava, is a son of Samuel and Mary R., born in I^enn. Aug. 30, 1844; came to this State in 1865, settling in Adams Co.; came to Ipava in 1869; clerked in dry -goods store; was switchman at de]>ot ; commenced as telegraph operator in 1866; has been Village Trustee; in 1864 married Mary Hormick, who also was born in Pennsylvania; Minnie R. is their only child, born, June 12, 1865.

Leicis Bouch was born in Maryland June 9, 1833; came to Illinois in 1864; first married Tabitha Smith, in 1868, who was born in this State in 1841 ; they had 4 children, - Lewis E., Thomas, Nathaniel H. and Salina (dec.) ; then married Nancy Weese in 1866, Avho was born in Illinois in 1845. Mr. Rouch has always been a farmer, and now owns 80 acres of land worth $50 an acre. Reformed Church. P. O., Duncan's Mills.

Kinzie Shields, farmer, sec. 36; was born in this county May 4, 1844, son of Kinzie and Katie Shields, natives of Indiana ; enlisted in 1861 in Co. H, 3d 111. Cav., served 3 years; was in the battles of Vicksburg, Perryville, Mission Ridge, etc. ; in 1863 he re-enlisted in Co. B, same regiment, and served one year; was on the plains to fight Indians. Oct. 25, 1867, he married Susan Kiugery, who was born in this county in 1851 ; their 5 children are Laura, Etta Guy, Hattie V., Lucy J. and Hiram. Member of the Christian Church.

G. W. T. Smith was born in Tennessee Oct. 19, 1821, son of Arthur and Christina Smith; has always followed farming; came to this State in 1834, settling in Pleasant tp. ; Sept. 7, 1844, he married Mary A. Bonnel, who was born in Indiana Dec. 3, 1839, and they have had 7 children, 4 of whom are living, - Christina, Mary J., Samuel, Henrietta: 3 children died in infancy. Mr. Smith is a well-to-do farmer on sec. 12. Methodist. P. O., Ipava.

Robert Tratt, of Pavey <k Tratt, dealers in hardware, Ipava. Mr. T. was born in England in May, 183(5, and crossed the Atlantic for America in 1851, and first stop])ed in New York, where he remained till 1857, and in 1863 located in Ipava and engaged in the hardware trade, and at present carries §6,000 worth of stock. May 16, ^^'ti], he was married to Carrie E. Stafford, mIio is a native of Eugland, having been born in that country in 1846. There have been 2 children born to them, John W., deceased, and Freddie. Mr. T. has been President of the Town Board and held other local offices.

Louisa Vaughn; emigrated in 1840 to the place where he still resides. Has been Road Commissioner two terms and School Director 7 years. In 1857, in this State, he married Rebecca France, who was born in Illinois in July, '43, and they are the parents of 8 children, 6 now living, - George M., Mary E., Amanda J,, Lillie A. D., Elizabeth and Fanny ; deceased, - Sarah and Charley.

Martin Weaver, farmer, sec. 20 ; P. O., Ipava. Mr. W. was born in Germany May 15, '17, where he spent about one-half century of his life. In 1863 he crossed the Atlantic and came to America and located in Fulton county. He came without means, but has accumulated a nice farm property upan which he doubtless will pass the remainder of his life. His wife, Anna M. Shrader, was also born in Germany. They are the parents of 7 children, of whom one, Conrad, is deceased. Those living are Harmon, George, Henry, Maggie, Nicholas and Mary A. Both Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Diinkard Church.

John J. Weese, farmer, sec. 32 ; 65 acres ; P. O., Summum ; was born in Tennessee Nov. 14, '30, son of W. F. and Nancy Weese, both natives of Tennessee; in '43 came to this county with an ox this county in '43; they are the parents of 9 children, - May E., Wilson P., William J., John E., James A., Nancy J., Cary E., Joseph F. and Everett E.

Pleasant Weese, sec. 28; P. O., Summum; came with his father to this State in '42 ; in '64 he married Mary J. France, who was born in Illinois in '46; they have hud 7 children, 3 of whom are living, - Oliver P., Emma J. and Archie; deceased - Lenna, Willie, Laura and Henry. Mr. Weese commenced with little, but is now in comfortable circumstances.

H. H. Wileman, farmer, son of Jesse and Elyddia Wileman, was born in Ohio April 18, '26; came to this State with his father in 1840, when they had but little means, but has since accumulated a handsome amount of property. Nov. 25, '51, he married Mary Zull, who was born in Ohio in 1832; they have had 11 children, 9 of whom are living, - Laura, Angeline, Charles, Caruthers, Edward, Jesse, Ruth A., William and Cora B, and two infants deceased.

The following is a full and complete list of the Supervisors, Clerks, Assessors and Collectors serving in this township since its organization :