Quincy Township (part 24 of 74)

William 0. Powell was reared to farm life in his boyhood days. The occupation which then claimed his attention he has made his source of income since attaining to man's estate and he now owns a fine farm in Gilmer to\vnship. where he has richly cultivated fiekls and raises fine .stock There are good improvements upon the place and he has equipped it with all modern accessories.

On the 26th of October, 1887. IMr. Powell was married to ]\Iiss Clara Teargain who was born in Gilmer township in 1863, and is a daughter of Mr. and I\[rs I\I. M. Yeargain, who now reside in Gilmer to«Tiship. Three children have blessed this marriage : Edna M., Muriel and Mabel, all at home. Mr. Powell gives his political support to the republican party, and although he has never sought or desired ofYice he keeps well informed on the issues of the day and takes an interest in politics, as every true American citizen should do. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church.

John L. Ensminger, who is engaged in general farming on section 3, Lima township, was born in Hancock county, January 5, 1849. He is a son of Philip and Elizabeth Jane (Wilson) Ensminger. The father was born in Maryland, July 17, 1819, a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Stam) Ensminger, and when very young was taken to Virginia, while at the age of eight years he accompanied his parents on their removal to Indiana. He there remained until twenty years of age. when he became a resident of Illinois, loeatint!' in Lima. His wife's parents had come to this state in 1832, and he and ^Irs. En.sniinger were married in Adams county. After living in Lima for some time, Philip Ensminger removed to Warsaw, where he studied law. being admitted to the bar. In 1849 he went to California, where he remained until 1854. He then i-etnrned home and in 1859, again attracted by the discovery of gold, he started for Pike's Peak, but never reached his destination and returned to this state. The following year, however, he went to Pike's Peak. On the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the union army in 1861 and remained for three years as a defender of the old flag and the cause it represented. He joined the ai'my as a sergeant of Company G, One Hundred and Nineteenth Illinois Infantry, and when mustered out he held the rank of commander, having been promoted in recognition of his faithful and meritorious service on the field of battle. During the time he was in California he was elected district judge, filling that office at a period when there was miTch danger attached to defensive justice because of the lawless element that had been attracted to the Pacific coast, with the discovery of gold and the opportunity that it gave the criminal class to gain booty through unlawful means. Following his service in war, ]\Ir. Ensminger returned to his home in Adams county and spent his remaining days upon bis farm. His was an eventful life in many respects and he was connected with many experiences which have left their impress upon the history of the country. He died in February, 1880, and his wife passed away in April, 1897.

John L. Ensminger was educated in the public schools of Hancock county but his opportunities in that direction were limited for his father and elder brother were in the army and much of the work and management of the home fann devolved upon him. On leaving home, in 1873. he purchased fifty acres of land where he now lives and as his financial resources have increased he has added to this property until he now has one hundred and ninety acres of very rich and arable land. Here he carries on general farming and has also been engaged in threshing for forty years, now operating two threshing outfits

On the 28th of December. 1870, Mr. Ensminger was married to Miss Roxanna Stone, of Adams county, a daughter of Charles and Susan (Lulman) Stone. Her father was a farmer but at the time of the Civil war he left the plow and went to the front in defense of his country, serving with the Union army until 1863, when he gave his life for the cause of human liberty. Mi's. Ensminger died in February, 1879. leaving two children : Edward and Chai-les. The former, born October 30, 1874, is now engaged in merchandising in Marcelline; Charles, born October 15, 1876, married Julia Carroll and resides near his father's farm. For his second wife John Ensminger chose Eva M. Gallemore, a daughter of Nash and Rachel (Young) Gallemore. who were residents of Lima township but are now deceased. Mr. and ]\Irs. Ensminger were married in 1883. and unto them have been born

Mr. Ensminger votes with the democratic j)arty. He has served as school director for fifteen years, was justice of the peace and notary public for fifteen years, commissioner ten years, assessor one year, and collector for two years. In all of these ofRees he has been most true to duty and capable in the discharge of the tasks that have devolved upon him. He has been a IMason since 1873. belonging to Lima lodge. No. 135. His wife is a member of the IMethodist Protestant church Mr. Ensminger deserves great credit for what he has accomplished in his business eai'eer, for every dollar that he possesses has been earned through honest labor. He has worked very i^ersistently, overcoming many difficulties and obstacles in his path, and as the years have advanced he has added to his capital until he is now one of the substantial citizens of his communitv.

Henry B. Dines

Henry B. Dines, financially interested in various business concerns of Quincy and actively engaged in the real estate and insurance business as the senior member of the firm of Dines & Orr, and also as the secretary of the Gem City Biiilding and Loan Association, was born in Knox county, Missouri, September 24, 1844, his i)a rents being John W. and Nancy O. (Murphy) Dines, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Kentucky. The Dines family is supposed to be of English lineage. William Dines, the «'raiidfather, was born in England and, with his father, came to America about the beginning of the nineteenth century, locating near Fredericksburg, Maryland. There he resided for a number of years, and about 1837 became a resident of Missoiiri. In his family were five sons: Rev. Tyson Dines, a i)rominent clergyman of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church. South, who was pastor of a church of that denomination in Quincy in the '40s: Thomas, who was engaged in merchandising in Shelbyville, Missouri, and later in Illinois, and whose son, Tyson, is a prominent lawyer of Denver and attorney for the Colorado Southei-n Railway CompauA- : John W. ; Joseph, who was a minister of the iMethodist Episcopal church. South, and Henry W., who died in Texas.

John Wesley Dines, father of our subject, was a farmer by occupation and was accidentally killed by a runaway horse at the age of sixtyeiglit years. His wife reached the age of sixtyseven year. They Avere the parents of eleven children, of whom Henry is the eldest living, the others being Alary E., the wife of D. B. Pritchard of Shelby county, Missoiiri; Amanda E., the wife of Colonel John W. Hersey of Chicago; Ellen, the wife of Clay Balthrope of Kansas; Nance, the wife of John W. Freeman of Oklahoma : James Tyson, who is living in Shelby county, Missouri: John W. of Oklahoma; Ollie, the wife of Edgar Taylor of Shelbyville, Missouri; Ida M., who resides in Danville, Illinois; William, who died at the age of eight years, and Joseph C, who died at the age of twenty-two years.

Henry B. Dines began his education in the public schools of Shelbyville, Missouri, and also attended a high school of that town, conducted under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal church. He engaged in teaching school in earl,y manhood and afterward turned his attention to merchandising in Shelbyville, Missouri, continuing his operations there from 1866 Tintil 1878. In the latter year he embarked in journalism as a jiublisher of the Shelby County Herald, which he conducted for ten years, when he sold his property and came to Quincy, entering the real estate and insurance b^isiness, in which he has since continued. He is now the senior member of the firm of Dines & Orr, his partner being Mathew S. Orr. He is likewise secretary of the Gem City Building and Loan Association, which was organized in 1889, at which time he was chosen for the official position which he yet occul>ies. He is president and treasurer of the Quincy Egg Carrier Company, the secretary and treasurer of the Quincy Elevator Gate Company. Thus connected with various business interests which have important bearing upon the commercity activity of the city, he is now classed with the representative men of Quincy and, moreover, his reputation is one which will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny, for he has always lieen a strict adherent of high commercial ethics, never taking advantage of the necessities of his fellowinen in any trade transaction.

I\Ir. Dines proved his loyalty to the government at the time of the Civil war by enlisting as a member of Company B, Second Provisional Regiment of I\Iissouri. as a bugler. He sci'vcd from Januai-y until November in that coiiip;iny aud was afterward with Company G of the Seventieth Regiment of the JMissouri State Militia as first sergeant, and, after serving for four months, he was honorably discharged at the close of the war. In connnunity interests he was also prominent and influential in Shelbyville, and his fitness for leadership and devotion to the public good were recognized in his selection to several positions. He was justice of the peace for eight years and was i'fttrward chosen mayor, giviug to the city a business-like, practical and progi-essive administration. After the close of tlie Civil war he became an advocate of republican principles, but in 1878 severed his allegiance with the party, and has since been practically independent in polities, although he is a stanch advocate of prohibition principles. His vote, however, is cast independent of party ties. He is a member of the Vermont Street IMethodist Episcopal church, is most active and energetic in its work, is now serving as president of the Board of Trustees and for eighteen years he was superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school at Shelbyville. His social relations connect him with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Henry B. Dines was married on the 13th of June. 1867, to iliss ]\Iattie L. Duncan, a daughter of John S. and Matilda (Lyne) Duncan. Their children are: Etta C. who is a teacher of voice culture in Sullin's College at Bristol, Virginia; Nellie : Flora ^l. -. Homer D., who wedded ilay Dickson and is private secretary to Judge Scott of the supreme court ; Lloyd L. and C. Ross, who are students in the Northwestern T'niversity. Mr. Dines commands the uniform confidence and respect of all with whom he has been associated. His life has been one of continuous activity, in which has been accorded due recognition of labor : and to-day he is numbered among the substantial citizens of his county. His interests are thoroughly identical with those of the northwest, and at all times he is ready to lend his aid and cooperation to any movement calculated to benefit this section of the country or advance its wonderful development.

In this enlightened age when men of industry and energy are constantl.y pushing their way to the front those who have gained success may pi'operly claim recognition. In the professions, especially, advancement is secured only tlu'ough individual merit, and the elements of a successful career at the bar are strong intellectuality, thorough preparation, unremitting diligence and close application. Possessing all these reqtiisites Franklin 'SI. ]\IcCann has won for himself an honorable name and place as a legal practitioner in Quincy.

A native of Columbus. Adams county. Illinois, ]Mr. ]\IcCann was onlj- a few months old when his parents removed to this city, where he has since resided. His father. Wesley D. ileCann, was a native of Kentucky and on emigrating to Illinois settled first at ColumbTis. Ada?ns county.

which tlien gave promise of rapid growth and futiare importance. Quincy was but a small village, but soon it forged ahead of Columbus, and seeing that it was destined to be the greater of the two places Wesley D. McCann came to this city, where he continued to reside until his life's labors were ended in death. It has been said of him that he was a strong character in every way and while he was unostentatious in aU of his methods he left the impress of his individuality upon the community by reason of his personal character and upright life. He never tolei-ated dishonorable methods and in all of his dealings with his fellowanen was strictly honorable, never being known to take advantage of a single individual. The poor and needy found in him a warm and helpful friend, while in his family he was a devoted husband and father and to his wife and children left the priceless heritage of an untarnished name His widow still resides at the old family home on East Maine street in Qiiincy, where through long years she has made her home, enjoying the esteem and friendship of many with whom she has been brought in contact."

Franklin ^l. McCann, having acquired his preliminary education in the public schools of Quincy, piu-sued his more specific literaiy course in Illinois College at Jaeksonvile, where he was graduated with high honors. With broad general learning to serve as the foundation upon which to rear the superstructure of professional Imowledge he took up the study of law assiduously, applied himself to the mastery of its fundamental principles and when twenty-four years of age secured admission to the bar after successfully passing the required examinations. He then entered upon the practice of his chosen profession, to which he has given his ixndivided attention. The law is a jealous mistress and wishes no half-hearted loyalty and Mr. :\IcCann has throughout the years of his connection with the Quincy bar devoted his energies unremittingly to the building up of a good patronage. His allegiance to his clients' interests is proverbial and he prepares his cases with great thoroughness and precision, while in their presentation before court or jury he shows a clearness of thought, a logical arrangement and a thorough understanding of the points at issues and of the law applicable to them so that he never fails to make a strong impression upon those who listen to his arguments and seldom fails to win the verdict desired.

In 1893 occurred the marriage of Franklin M. IMeCann and ^Miss Luella Adams, of Topeka, Kansas, and they now have two children : Edith Adams and Franklin Adams McCann. They occupy a prominent social position and ^Ir. Mc- Cann possesses the u.ualifications that give him ready entrance into social circles, liavinc' a genial nature and a fund of humor which supplements a strong and determined character and resolute will that makes him unfalterinsr in support of his honest convictions or any position which he deems to be right.

William Henry Judy, an enterprising grain merchant of Coatsburg, was born in Gilmer township, October 8, 1847. His father, William J^idy, was a native of Kentucky, living in Gallatin county until about twenty-five years of age. when he came to Illinois and settled in Gilmer township, Adams county, where he carried on general farming and stock raising, being one of the pioneer residents of this part of the state, and aiding largely in early agricultural development. As he entered the land from the government not a furrow had been tui-ned or an imju-ovenient made upon the place, but he soon broke the soil, planted the seed, and in course of time harvested good crops. He was soon recognized as one of the leading farmers of his community, worthy of all respect. He had two brothers who came to Adams countv in 1835-P. G. and P. S. Judy. They, too,' accumulated large tracts of land and became representative agriculturists of this part of the state. William Judy is one to whom the county owes a debt of gratitude for what he did in promoting the pioneer development, for he aided in laying broad and deep the foundation for the pr'esent prosperity and progress of this part of the state. He married ]\Iiss Mary A. Lawless, Avho was born in Grant county, Kentuclcy. in 1823, and came to Illinois Avith her parents in a wagon drawn by oxen, the family settling in Gilmer township. She became the wife of Mr. Judy in July, 1845, and two years later his death occurred. Mrs. Judy is still living and she can relate many interesting incidents of the pioneer days. Wlaen the family came to Adams county, the .journey across the Ohio i-iver was made in a flatboat, Mrs. Judy being at that time twelve years of age. The only hotel in Quincy was then a log biiilding under the hill. AVlien her father planned to build a hoxise he had to put up a iiole in order to mark the site, for there were no land-marks of any kind aroiuid The little bviilding was constructed of logs, bail a pi;ncheon tloor and clapboai'd door and roof. The cracks between the logs were filled with mud and there was no plaster. It wan necessary to go to Quincy for the mail and the now beautiful city was then a mere hamlet. There wa,s no paper published there and few business enterprises had been established. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Judy located on a farm, and after her husband's death she returned with her little son, William Henry Judy, to her father's home. She is still living at the advanced age of eightytwo years.

William Ileniy Judy attended the district schools in his early boyhood and continued his studies in the public schools and high school of Quincy. Following the completion of his education he returned home and began teaching in the piiblic schools of the county, entering upon this work at the age of sixteen years. During the summer months he worked upon the home farm and employed a man to aid in the farm work thi'oughout the remainder of the year. He continued teaching in connection with his agricultural interests until thirty-nine years of age, when he went to Kansas for bis health. While there he formed the acquaintance of Effa May Lillie, and they were married. They returned to Illinois, settling in Honey Creek township. They lived ui>on the home farm until 1901, and then established their home in Coatsburg, where he engaged in the hay and grain business, meeting with excellent success in this undertaking. T"fnto Mr. and j\Irs. Judy were born four children: Ethel M.. Inez K.. William Blaine and Albert S.

Ml'. Judy was prominent in i-cpulilii-an circles and served on the central conunittee. He acted as school director and filled other local offices and could have had any office within the gift of his fellow townsmen, but his ambitions were not in the direction of political preferment. The cause of education found in him a warm friend and he was an advocate of any-, thing that tended to promote the moral development of his conuniTnity. At one time he owned one hundred and twenty acres of land northwest of Coatsburg, but sold that place on his removal to the village. He had a wide acquaintance in the county where almost his entire life was spent and where he had so lived and directed his efforts that he i-etaincd the friendship and regard of those with whom he was associated from his boyhood days. Mr. Jiidy died Jan. 16, 1905, his remains being interred in ^fl. Pleasant Cemetery in Gilmer township.

Jacob Ebert

Jacob Ebert, deceased, liecame a resident of Quincy about 1853 and was for many years a well known contractor of the city. He was born in Wixrtemberg. Germany, November 24, 1827,

Jacob Ebert acquired a good education in the best schools of "Wiirtembers- and afterward left for America with his sister, making his waj- direct to PalmjTa. ^Missouri, where he arrived in 1853. There he commenced business as a contractor and followed that pnrsiiit in Palmyra for a few years, after which he removed to Quiney, Illinois. He was tlnis employed here for several yeai-s when he removed to Bnshnell, Illinois, wher-e he was engajred in the grain trade for six months, but again he returned to Quiney and engaged in business as a stone contractor. He assisted in the erection of many of the important buildings of Quiney and was one of the contractors on the Adams county courthouse. He was also foreman in building the Governor Wood mansion and many others of the best structures of the citv. He continued in active identification with the building operations of Quiney until his death, which occuri-ed very suddenly, after a brief illness of nine davs. on the 25th of November, 1882.

I\Ir. Ebert was married in Quiney to iliss Marv Schaefer. a native of Germanv. born Julv 28, 1836, and a daughter of Wendell and Eva (Daum) Schaefe)-, both of whom were natives of Germany and were among the early settlers of Quiney.

Mr. Ebert gave his political alles-iance to the republican pai'ty, but never sought or desired oftiee. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belonged to the German IMethodi.st Episcopal church, taking a very active and helpful intei'est in church work and doing all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of his denomination. ]\Irs. Ebert also belongs to the same church. She resides at No. 717 Noi'th Sixth avenue, ilr. Ebert was a resident of Quiney diiring the period of its greatest development and belonged to that class of representative men whose worth in citizenship and interest in the public life are demonstrated by active service in behalf of many measures which conti'ibuted to the general good.

He came to Adams Gounty in 1868, about the time he attained his majority, and settled in Honey Creek township, where he lived until 1870, when he took up his abode in Keene township. He always followed farming in this eoi;nty and his farm now comprises a quarter section of land about three and a half miles southeast of Loraine. This he keeps in excellent condition and his labors have wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of the place, which is now equipped with modern accessories and good buildings, while well kept fences divide the farm into fields of convenient size. In addition to the raising of the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate, he raises some fruit.

On the 8th of October, 1882, occurred the marriage of Mr. Hudson and ]\Iiss 'Slury E. Sterrett, a native of Payette County. Pennsylvania, and a daughter of ]\Ioses Sterrett, who is .still living in that county. One child blessed this union. Alma I., who was born Sept. 9, 1883, and was married Aug. 29. 1901, to ^lartin Sherriek, a farmer of Houston towniship.

The parents are members of the Methodist church and Mr. Hudson belongs to Loraine Lodge No. 641, I. 0. 0. P. His political views accord with the principles of the republican party and he has served a.s school director but has never been active as an office seeker, preferring to give his attention and concentrate his energies upon his business affairs, whereby he has earned a comfortable living.

William Hudson, who cariies on general farming about three and a half miles southeast of Loraine, was born :\Iay 5, 1847. in Jetferson County. Tennessee, and is a son of William and Nancy, (Wliite) Hudson, who were also natives of the south. The father died June 2. 1868, and the mother has also passed away. William Hudson was reared in his native state until the age of twentv-one vears, and dnrina' that time ae-

William B. Sheets, ranking with the distinguished lawyers of Qiiincy, started out in life ^\-ithout pecuniary assistance or the aid of influential friends, and by the force of his character, his strong determination, resolute will and close application he has steadily worked his way upward until to-day he is classed as a leader among the younser lawyers practicing at the Quiney bar.

He was born on a farm in Walton township, Hancock county, Illinois, January 23, 1871. His parents, John and Catherine (Baimi) Sheets, were both natives of Germany. They were born on opposite banks of the river Rhine, and became acquainted while on, a voyage to the United States. Mr. Sheets had pre-vionsly come to America, ha^-ing first crossed the Atlantic in 1849, at which time he located in Albany, New York. It was after a visit to the fatherland when h(> was a second time crossing the ocean that he formed the acquaintance of Miss Baum, and they were married in New York oity in 1856. He first worked at the cabinet maker's trade, but soon after his marriage lii'DUght his bi'idc to Illinois and settled on a farm in Ilaneoi-k coinity. where he eai-ried on agricultural pni-snits until 1872. He then sold his first farm and pui-ciiased a tract of land in Adams county, to which he removed the same year, his son, William B., being at that time only a year old. ilr. Sheets was a thrifty and prosperous farmer, never delaying his woi'k. but being seasonable in all that he did, and thereby securing good crops. Realizing the value and benefits of education he gave his children good advantages in that direction. He had himself enjoyed a liberal education in his native town and felt that in giving good school privileges to his children he furnished them something which could never be taken from them and which woulil [n-nve as the sure and safe foundation for their success in later life. He is now living at the venerable age of eighty years in Loraine, Illinois, and receives the veneration and respect of all who know him. In the family were nine children and all are yet living - a remarkable record.

William B. Sheets, the eight!) in order of birth, was early instructed in the value of labor, and when a yoking lad began working upon his father's farm. Between the ages of nine and seventeen years he did half of the woi'k and managed two hundred and twent.v acres. From his youth he manifested pracitcal aptitude at his studies and special fitness for his books. He M'as able to read well in the first reader when but four years of age and as he advanced in years he applied himself with a.ssidnity to the mastery of the lessons taught in the public schools. Early detennining to become a lawyer, his reading was directed largely to this end. After he had completed ;i district-school course in the Oak Forest school his father allowed him to jiut out crops for himself when seventeen yeai's of age in order that he might continue his education and prepare for the profession which he had determined to make his life vocation. He spent the years 1888, 1889 and 1890 as a student in the State Xcirmal school and in 1891 in ('haddock College, wlici'c he pursued a two years' scientific coui-sc. lie then continued as a student in the law department and was graduated with the class of 189.'). Mr. Sheets was admitted to the Quincy bar in 1895, and in 19(10 opened a law office in this city, being now locati'd at No. 23-24 Stearns building. He has been successful from the beginning. I lis first case, an action to divide a school disti-ict, e.Keited great attention and aroused interest in the young law.yer whose ability was manifest in his able handling of the suit. In 19():i he was a candidate for police magistrate and ran four hundred and one votes ahead of his ticket. In 1904 he was nominatinl for city attorney. A thorough grasp of the law and the ability to accurately apply its principles make him an effective and successful advocate and wnll insure him equal rank with the distinguished members of the Quincy bar. Already he is a recognized leader among the younger lawyers of Quincy, having gained a prestige which is as desirable as it is admirable and which is the direct re.sult of earnest efl'ort, close application and the exercise of his native talents.

]\Ir. Sheets is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Court of Honor. His political supjun-t is given to the republican party and in citizenship he is public-spirited and patriotic. He possess marked oratorical ability, having the power to interest and sway an audienci', and in many campaign addresses as well as from the forensic platform he has made telling speeches and elucidated strong arguments that have held the attention of his auditors and carried conviction with them.

The Seymour family is of English descent. Its first respresentative in America was Richard Seymour, who came from Chelmsford, England, in 1635, and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. Various branches of the Seymour family in the United States trace their ancestry directly back to him and among his descendants are those who liear the name in Adams county.

IMartin Seymour was born August 24, 1789, in Hartford coiinty, Connecticut, and on the 29th of -iune, 1814, he ^^-as mai'ried to Miss Lucy Butler, by whom he had nine children. Finding it difficult to support his family on a New Enuland farm, in 1835 he came to Illinois where agricultural jmrsuits could be followed to greater advantage. The following .vear he brought his family to Adanss county, and purchased a quarter section of land in Fall Creek township, which has ever since been known as the Seymour homestead. The following year he brought his family to the jMississippi valley, making the jcmrney liy way of New York, thence up the Hudson river and across the I^rie canal to Butt'alo, then down the Oh.io canal and the Ohio river to its mouth and up the ^lississippi river to Quincy, where they ari'ivcd (in the 28th of June, 1836. Martin Seymour (inly lived a few years after cominir to the west, p.-issinu' away November 19. 1842. His wife survived him nnlil September 4, 1845.

neeticut, September 15. 1818. and with his l^arent came to Illinois. He acqiiired his education in the public schools of his native state and was a man of liberal views and large observation. Although he began life with verj' limited cajjital he acenuiulatecl a large property and at the time of his death was one of the wealthy men of the county, lie possessed keen business discernment and marked enterprise and his judgment was seldom at fault in a transaction. He was .strictly straightforward in his dealings and his diligence and perseverance were the foundation upon which he builded his prosperity. Politicall.y he was a republican and although not a politician in the sense of office seeking, his fellow townsmen in recognition of liis ability several times elected him supervisor and he served as township treasurer for more than twenty j-ears in Fall Creek township. He was a liberal supporter of the Congregational church at Payson, in which he long held membership. He never married. l)ut lived with his brother Charles on the old homestead, where he died, July 15, 1904, in the eighty-sixth year of his age.

Charles Willarcl Se.ymour, the youngest son of Martin Seymour, was born, in Hartford county, Connecticut, August 28, 1834, and was only two years old when brought by his parents to Adams county. He acf|uired his education in the public schools of this loealit.v and at the age of sixteen years he entered into partnership with his brother Edwai'd, which relation Avas maintained up to the time of his death. He was married on the 14th of 3.1ay. 1863. to :\liss Emily C. Kay, a daughter of Robert CI. Kay, of Payson, who still survives him. They had five children, of whom four are living, namely : Henry M. : L.\inan K. ; Loren B. : and Mrs. Stella ]\I. vStarr. Charles Willard Se.>Tnoiir died October 11, 1898, and the comnmnity was called upon to mourn the loss of one of its valued and representative citizens. While a man of quiet and iinobtrusive disposition his influence was always felt in everything with which he was connected. He was very successful in business and left a large estate.

Henry M. Sejanour, the eldest sou of Chai-les Se.ATnour, was born, June 9, 1864, and when not engaged with the duties of the schoolroom he assisted in the operation of the home farm, thus gaining both practical and theoretical knowledge of the best methods of farming and stock-raising, which are necessary for a successful farmer of to-day. As a companion and helpmate for life's journey he chose ]\Iiss Litcy W. Nicholson, the only child of John and Mary Ann (Gilbert) Nicholson. They were married August 29, 1895, and have had four children, of whom three are living: Charles Willard, Mary Gaskin and Elizabeth. They attend the Congregational church, of which ^Frs. Se^nnour is a member.

L.yman Kay Seymour, the second son of Charles ScA-mour, was born. October 2. 1865, and his boyhood daj's were passed in the usual manner of farm lads, his time being divided between the work of the fileds and attendance at the public schools. He was married on the 1st of February, 1900, to Mrs. Carrie K. Robbins, who died, April 17, 1901, and on the 29th of September, 1904, he was again married, his second tmion being with Miss Agnes Jarrett, o{ Quincy. He is a member of the Congregational church, in which he has served as treasurer for twelve years.

Hem-y M. and Lyman K. both have commodious and well kept homes on the old homestead, where they are extensively engaged in general farming and stock-raising, owning over twentyseven hundred acres of the best land in Adams and Pike counties besides having charge of about eight hundred acres belonging to other members of the family. They are also engaged in loaning money on real estate. The Sejnnour family has ever figured in Adams count.v as among the best citizens within its borders. The influence of its various representatives has ever been on the side of improvement and upbuilding and the work in this direction instituted bj' the grandfather was carried on by his sons and now finds promoters in the grandsons. The busine.ss integrity of the family has always been unassailable and Henry M. and Lyman K. Seymour are to-day numbered among the reliable and repre- .sentative business men of this part of the state.

George J. Schlag

George J. Schlag, whose position as chief of the fire department of Quincy, in which capacity he has served for fourteen years, entitles him to distinction as one of the representative men of the city, is one of the city's native sons, his birth having here occui'red March 8, 1858. His father, John Schlag, arriving in Quincy in 1835, cast in his lot with the pioneer settlers who gave an impetus to the progress and upbuilding of the city, largely resulting in its present condition of improvement. He died during the boyhood days of his son George, who after benefiting by the educational privileges afforded in the parochial .schools, staz'ted out to make his own way in life. He was still but a youth when he entered the tobacco factory of Goodman & Heidwich on Fifth and Jersey sti'eets and continued in that sei'vice until after the organization of the Gem City Tobacco works, when he entered the new house. Later he was

Mr. Sehlag's connection with the fire department in which he was always deeply interested dates from December, 1885, when he became a minute man at the No. 1 engine house. The following spring he was appointed I'oundsman and after- five years' work in the (iei)ai-tinent was appointed chief engineer ;\Iay (i, 1S!)1. He has since occupied that position with the exception of a brief period of a year, whrii lie was retired on account of political reasons. Mr. Schlag seems the embodiment of all that a fireman should be. He is a man of splendid physique and an iron constitution that enables him to endure great hardships and exposure. He has, too, that element of personal courage which inspires and encourages his men. and added to this he is quiet and calm in the midst of excitement, thus being able to direct the efforts <if the men and of the fire ajiparatus to the best advantage. Great changes and improvements have been made in the fire department since his connection therewith. In \H'.)'2 a four-wheel hose cart was [lui-^ chased for No. fi engine company, replacing a two-wheel cart. In 1896 No. 7 engine house was built and the following year a combination chemical engine and hose wagon was purchased for No. 7 company: in 1899 an engine house was built for No. 4 engine company; in 1900 a double eighty-gallon tank chemical engine was purchased for No. 2: in 1903 a third size metropolitan engine was jHirchased for No. 7 engine company; and in 1904 a combination chemical and hose wagon Avas purchased for No. 5 engine company, so that till' department is well equipped with every facility needed for fighting fires. Thirteen men have been added to the force since 1891, so tliat its membership is thirty-two in active service with fourteen additional minute men. Mr. Schlag is a member of the International Association of Fire Engineers, and standing at the head of the Quincy department he has gained much more than local reputation. He is a gentleman of marked force of character and strong purpose who enjoys and receives the fi-iendship and regjird of many with whom he has lieen associati d.

Rev. .Michael Weis. jiastor of St. Ronifacii Catholic church sinci' 18S7. and mie of the strono'. est represeiitalives oF the Ciilholic ministry in Illinois, was lioi-n in Ravai-ia. (icrniaiiv. June S 1S:18, and is the eld,.st son of :\licliael ;ind Frsula

; Nestmann 1 AVeis, who, about 1S.")1*, crossed the Atlantic to America with their hirge family of sons and daughters. Father Weis being at that time thirteen years of age. He began to eai-n his livelihood here by working as a farm hand, and, after spending five years in one locality, he secured a similar situation near Teutopolis. Illinois, where he devoted all his leisure hours to study, having become imbued with a desire to enter a field of labor demanding a more largely developed intellectual force. For a year he engaged in teaching in the public schools of Teutopolis and spent two years as a teacher in a parochial school at Edwavdsville, Illinois, subsequent to which time he was enrolled as a student in St. Joseph's College, at Teutopolis. Three years he studied there and then matriculated in the Grand Seminai'y at Montreal, Canada.

Follo\\'ing his e-i-aduation fi-oiii the latter institution. Father Weis was ordained to the priesthood at Alton. Illinois, and whh assigned to the <'hurch at Vandalia. this stati\ where his pastoi-ate covered one >'eai' and seven months. He officiated as ivsidenl jiriest of St. Elizabeth's church at ilarine, Madison county, Illinois, for a short time and then entered upon a most successful M'ork at P]ffingham, where he spent five years, dui'ing which period he erected a fine house of worshi]). So arduous wei'c his labors dnrinu' that jieriod that he was foi-eed to seek rest and went to Cjilifornia and later to ilinnesota, being nmeh benefited by the change, and upon his return to Illinois hc> became chancellor of the diocese of Alton, filling that position until the 1st of January, 1880, when, at his own request, he was sent to Saline. .Madison county, Illinois. His next |iastorate. covei-iug eighteen mouths, was at Litchfiehl, and for five years he was c<iiinected with the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, of Spi'ingHehl. In 1887 he came to Quincy, to take charge of St. Bimifaee Catholic church, to which he has now ministered for eighteen years.

This church was founded in ls;i7. with Father Brickweedde as pastor and was first called The Church of the Ascension of our Lord. In 18:W the jiroperfy at the corner of Seventh and Maine streets was purchased, the house of worship was bnilt and the name changed to St. Boniface church. In August, 1848, this elnuch was finished and .still stands, though it has since been greatly remodeled and additions maile thereto. Father Weis erected the beautiful par.sonaue in 1898, is standing in the rear of the church on Seventh street, and is a fine residence. The church lias a member.ship of between fcnii' hundred and fifty and five hundred families. St. Boniface school on Seventh and liauqi.shire streets behmgs to this church and the present school building, four stories high inehidiag- baseiiieut, was built in 187.5 and occupied in November of that year, this work being done under the ministry of Father Ostrop. Father Brenner became pastor in 1880 and was succeeded by Father Weis in 1887. He is a man of scholarly attainments, conscientious and zealous in his work, full of sjanpathy and yet continually looking on the bright side of life, and is respected and beloved by Catholics and Protestants alike.

William 0. Larimore, the owner of a valuable and well improved farm in Payson township, was born May 26, 1863, on his father's farm, about one and one-half miles east of Plainville, his parents being Albert and Jnlia (Pottle) Larimore. The father came from Virginia and was one of the early settler.s of Adams county, Illinois. In the family are three children, of whom "William 0. is the eldest. His brother. Edward Norton Larimore. married Miss Winifred Hartshorn and lives one and a half miles east of Plainville. Mary is the wife of Frank Penick, an attorney of Quincy. and they hav(^ one son. Albert- William 0. Larimore pursued his education in the common schools of Adams county and in Knox College at (xalesburg, Illinois, where for two winter seasons he pursued an English course. He has always carried on general farming and began business on his own account on a portion of the farm on which he yet resides. He owns one hundred and sixty aei'es of land on section 14, Payson township, constituting a splendid farm property, supplied with all modern accessories and equipments. He has recently completed a new barn, forty-fonr by sixty feet, and the other buildings upon his place are substantial and of modern appearance. He raises both grain and stock. He feeds cattle and raises hogs and horses, making a specialty of draft and coach horses. He is also engaged in the raising of Aberdeen Angus cattle. He has also dealt in North Dakota land and his spec\ilation in this property has proved protitable. He is a young man of excellent business ability, seldom at fault in matters of .judgment and his energy has resulted in bringing him a very gratifying measure of prosperity.

On the 3d of September, 1885. ]\Ir. Larimore was married to Miss Blanch Humphre.v. a daughter of William V. and Cinderella Humphrey. The Hiunphrey family is of English lineage and the father of ilrs. Larimore removed from Loudoun county. Virginia, to Illinois in 1836. settling near Burton. The .iourney was made down the

Ohio rivei' and up the :\Iississii)pi to Quiney, Mr. Humphrey coming to this state in company with his parents, for he was then a lad. By his marriage he became the father of seven children, all of whom are yet living: Gill ]\I., who married IMargaret Yetten, lives in Carthage, Illinois, and has two children. Mary E. became the wafe of George Potter and after his death married Thomas Spence, who is also deceased. She now resides in Chicago and has five children. Thomas L. married Susan Eckel, by whom he has four children, and lives in IMacomb. Illinois. Alice M. is the wife of George T. Muhl, of Miami county, Indiana, and they have five children. James is a miner, connected with an assaying company in Arizona. Charley married Clara Wagey. and with their four children they reside in Johnston comity, ^Missouri. Mrs. Larimore is the youngest of the family and she pursued her education in the common schools and in a normal school at ilaeomb. Illinois.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Larimore have been born six children : Humphrey 0., born June 25. 1886, who is a graduate of the high school of Payson,' and is engaged in teaching in Adams county- Harry W., who was born Aug. 20.1889, and is attending school; Blanch May, born July 23, 1892; Julia Edna, born iMareh 9, 1896; Alice lioi-n July 17, 1898, and William Ray, born January 9, 1902. Since attaining his ina.iority Mr. Larimore has given his political support to the republican party, and he is a member of the :\Iodern Woodmen of America. In his business career he has made steady progress toward the goal of success and his enterprising efforts have cla.ssed him with the leading and representative farmers of the coimtv.

John Keep Webster

No history of Quiney would be comjilete without mention of John Keep Webster, one of the most prominent and influential citizens that has ever resided here, his efforts ]u'oving of direct benefit to the city and county- in public life and business affairs. He settled here in the vear which witnessed the arrival of Lorenzo Bull, and the two men continued to be close friends until their companionship was terminated in the death of iMr. Webster.

He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. ::\rarch 11, 1817, and passed away September 30, 1882. His parents were Ira and Ann Lockwood Web.ster, the former a native of Hartford. Connecticut, and tlie latter of Burlington. Vermont. The paternal grandfather was an own cousin of Noah Webster. Ira Web.ster was a graduate of Yale College and had charge

Mr. Webster was m,-irrieil in Quiney to Jliss Ketnrah Armstrong Wi.rd, a native of Florida, Orange county. New York, born in 1811, and a daughter of James and Mary Wood, who were also natives of that county and lived there, iilrs. Webster was educated in the liest schools nf Morristown and New York- and received libera! privileges in that direction. She was a great friend of Professor IMorse. the inventor of tir? telegraph, and was present when the first message was sent over the wires. Her father was a Cousin of Governor Wooil of Illinois, and she came to (L>uincy with the go\ernor. She was one of the first school teaeliei's hire ;ind taught in an old loi;' schoolhouse, which was situated at what also taught nuTsic, having consider.-dile talent in that direction, and at tlie sauic time Ining well qualified foi' her labors in the schoolroom. There were six childi'eii boi'n Tuitn .Ml', and Mrs. Webster, of wliii twii are ]ui\v living. .Mrs. Anne W. Roberts, to whom we ai'e indebted for the histcny of her honoivd father, she furnishing the material for this sketch, resides in Qnincy and has one child. Grace, now the wife of William L. Ellis, a member of the firm of AV. L. Ellis & Company, retail dealers in shoes, at .Xn. ll'S North Fifth street. Mr. and "Slvs. Ellis make their home with Jlrs. Roberts. Henry S. is a retired attorney, ivsiding in Brookline, ifassachusetts. The {our memliers of tlie family now deceased are William Wood, John. Thomas and Alice Caroline.

.Ml-. Wehsti'r eontinneil tu engage in i-eal estate operations in Quiney throughout his remaining days, largely dealing in city property. He negotiated many important transfers and had a large clientage, doing a business which resulted in gratifying success. He died September 30, 188"i, while his wife passed away in 1888. Not only as a business man. but also because of his acitvity in public affairs was he well known and his value to the city demonstrated, instituting many needed reforms and improvements and wiiming high encomium from all classes of Iieople ))ecause of his effective effort in promoting the general good. In politics he was a republican, but at local elections he voted for the men rather than party. Both he and his wife attended the Pi'esbyterian church and likewise contributed generously to the support of the church. In his business affairs he anticipated the growth of the city and so conducted his interests as to profit thereby and at the same time he belonged to that class of representative Inisiness men whose individiial business efforts likewise ju'ove of value in promoting the general liros]ierity and improvement of their respective localities. i\Ii's. Roberts owns a residence at No. 18flt) Grove avenue, where she and her daughter reside.

When (^)uincv was a pioni'er village on the .Mississippi I'iver. when the entire state of Illinois was largely unsettled and when the greater part of the traffic and travel were by means of water transpoi-tation, the Rogers family established their home here. Thaddeus ila.xon Rogers being at that time luit three years of age. He continui'il a i-esiileut of the city until his death, si,\ty years later, and his interests for many years were clnsely allied with the industrial and commercial development of tin city, while an m'er-wideniiig ai'i|uaintance and growing friendship boi'c testimony of his worth as a man and citizen.

A native of Somersville. Connecticut, Mr. Rogei-s was liiirr, .\ugust "id, bsM."). his parents being Tiiiioth\- and Dorothy ' Pillings) Rogers, also natives of Somer'.sville, whence they removed to Illinois in 1838, attracted by the opportunities of the great and growing western country. X'ley traveled by wagon, after the primitive manner of the times, an;l eventually reached Quiney. Air. Rogers had very little money, but by untiring industry and sti-ict economy he at length secured capital sufficient to enable him to establish a small waiiMii factoi'v. His business soon increased and in coui-se of time his plant became one of the laruesi in the state. He was the iiianufficturcr of what was well known in those days as the "Rogers wagon," which won the first jirize ;it the Philadelphia centennial. He engasred in the business here for many years and was then succeeded by his sons. W. T. and E. A. Rogei's. after which he lived a retired life, en.joying a rest made pleasant through the comforts that came to him as the i-esult of his earnest toil and careful management in foi-mer years. He jtassed away January ti. ISSS, at the advanced ag'/ of s(»venty-nine years, having contributed his full share to the industrialism which upbuilded the city and proved the foundation of its present prosperity. Ilis wife survived him until November, 1892. One of their sons, William T. Rogers, was mayor of Quincy for a few yeai's. Only one of their children is now living, Edward A. Rogers, who is engaged in the real estate business here.

Thaddeus Maxon Rogers was provided with liberal educational privileges, his preliminary course being supplemented by study in the Michigan State University, at Ann Arbor, after which his parents sent him abroad to Heidelburg, where he attended lectures for four years. Returning to America he entered upon the practice of law. for which his scholarly attainments and specific edtication along the line of .jurisprudence, well qualified him. After a short time, however, he turned his attention to the printing business, estalilishing the firm of T. M. Rogers lic Company, under which luuiie the business is still conducted by his sons The firm did all kinds of printing and at one time Mr. Rogers owned and published the Qiiincy Daily News. He engaged in the prin^ing business for many years and was financially interested therein until his death, although in later years his sons relieved him of the active management and he beaan traveling, visiting all parts of the United States, Europe, Cuba and Mexico. During that time he acted as correspondent to the Quincy newspapers and his widow now has a large scrap-book filled with these accounts of his journeys. He gained that knowledge and culture which only travel can bring, and his facility of expression made him a most entertaining writer.

Mr. Rogers was married in Quincy to ]\Iiss Anna Nance, a daughter of Clement and Parmelia (Watson') Nance, also early settlers of Adams county, establishing their home in pioneer times in the village of Columbus, where Mr. Nance entered into partnership with Timothy Castle, in the mercantile business, in which he continued for many years, meeting with excellent success. He then removed to Quincy, retiring from active business life, and both he and his wife died here. They, too, were prominent pioneer people with a wide acquaintance among the best citizens of the county. TTnto ]Mr. and

"\Irs. Rogers were born nine children : Isabelle and John, who are residents of St. Louis; (ienevra. livMig in Brookfield, Missouri; Walter C. and Chai'les T.. at home; Thaddeus M.. of Quincy; Ella A., who is living with her mother; Aline Blanche, who died in infancy, and Richard Nance, who died at the age of sixteen years. The three sons living in Quincy have charge of and own the printing plant of T. ]\I. Rogers & ( 'onii)any.

After traveling for several years i\Ir. Rogers returned to this city. He had been very successful in his business undertakings and had invested largely in property here. Giving over his business to the care of his sons, he lived retired until his death, which occurred very suddenly. December 7. 1898. He was prominent and influential in i)ublic affairs and at one time wns candidate for the office of representative, while several times he represented his ward in the city council, giving tangible proof of his devotion to the general welfare by his championship of ])rogressive measures. He was a very stanch republican, active in the work of the party, and frequently delivered addi'csses, expounding its T)rinciples. In connection with Mr. Emery he founded the Historical Society of Quincy and was deeply interested in the matter of preserving the early records of the eity and county. He was himself, by reason of his long residence here and his activity in biisiness aiul juiblic life, largely familiar with the events which constitute the annals of this part of the state and was one whose influences and labors proved no unimportant element in advancing general progress. He and his family were members of the Unitarian church. Mrs. Rogers owns a beautiful residence No. 2203 Spring street, where she and her blocks in the city. The family are prominent in social cii'cles of Quincy and following in thenchildren reside, and she also has several business father's footsteps, the sons are contributing to good citizenship and commercial prosperity in ilieii- native citv.

George IVFcAdams is one of the most entrrprising business men in Ui'sa. where he is eneaged in the grain trade. He is also one of the land owners of the county, having valuable -.M'operty. He was born July 8, 186:?. and is the son'of William and Elizabeth (Taylor) Mc- Vdams. The farther was born in Kentucky, January 14, ISIT, and came to Adams county, niinois. in June. 1837. being at that time a \-oung man of twenty years. He was married in 1840 to ^risR Tavlor. who was born in Nicho- las coimty, Keutuoky. Juue 7. 1819. There were borii to them nine children, four sons and five dauii-hters. but only two sons are now living, George and John, the latter a resident of Qinney. The father became an energetic and successful farmer of Adams county and was the owner of three hundred acres of rich land, which he placed under a high state of cultivation, making it one of the best farms of this locality. He died in January, 1892, while his wife died in 1879. He Avas survived by one brother, Nathan McAdams, who is living in the village of Ursa.

George McAdams attended the public schools and later was a student in Carthage College and also the Gem City Business College. He was with his father until the latter 's death in 1892 and has since engaged in the grain business in Ursa, annually handling large amoimts of grain and making extensive shipments. He also owns two hundred and eighty acres of fine laud of which one hundred acres are situated at Rock Creek Station, while one hundred and eighty acres adjoin Ursa on the east. This land he rents and it returns to him a good income. In 1894 he removed to Quincy, where he remained for nine years, and during four years of that time he served as county treasurer and also superinten.ded his grain business in Ursa and managed his farm interests, He was a member of .the' county boai'd for eight years prior to 1894.

Mr. McAdams was married to JMiss Blanche Leachman, of Adams county, a daughter of James and Lucy (Selby) Leachman. Her father died in February, 1891, and her mother's death occurred in December, 1900. Mr. and Mrs. McAdams are the parents of two children, Chauncey, born in January, 1896 ; and Jjucile, bern December 13, 1897.

Mr. McAdams is a member of the ilodern Woodmen of America and in politics he is a democrat, interested in the welfare of his party and doing all in his power to promote its success and upbuilding. He is popular among his fellowmen because of his public spirited interest in the general welfare and because of the many admirable traits which are manifest in his social relations.

Willis Haselwood

On the roster of county officials in Adams coimty there has appeared no name that has been associated with more honorable service than that of Willis Haselwood. deceased, who held the office of county clerk for a quarter of a century. He was one of the best known citizens of the county, the Haselwoods having located here in l)ioneer times. Other members of the family aided in laying the foundation for the present prosperity and progress of this part of the state, and the work which they instituted he continued, being the champion of every progressive measure that he deemed would prove of practical benefit in the permanent development of western Illinois.

Mr. Haselwood was born in Payson township, September 8, 1838, and was the second son and child in a, family of (;ight children, whose parents were James and Elizabeth (Buskirk) Haselwood. In both the jKiternal and maternal lines he came of Irisli lineage, but several generations of the Haselwood family have been represented in America, for the grandfather. John Haselwood, was born in Kentucky, in which state his father had located at an eai-ly epoch in its development. Both his father and mother were natives of Grant county, Kentucky, and the year 1836 witnessed their arrival in Adams county, Illinois, at which time they took up their abode upon a farm in Payson township, where James Haselwood carried on general agricultural pursuits until his life's labors were ended in death on the 16th of September, 1867. His widow afterward removed to the village of Payson, where she purchased a home and continued to reside until her death. She was born August 8, 1814. and she was a daughtiu- of Thomas Bu.skirk. Five of their children are yet living, two sons occupying farms in Payson tov/n.ship, while another son, William, is in Oklahoma; and one son, PerrJ^ in Knox City, IMissouri ; while a daughter, IMrs. Mary Emily Shield, resides in La Harpe, Illinois.

Willis Haselwood was reared upon the home fanu and early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agi'iculturist. He attended the di.strict schools of the neighborhood and after completing the branches of study ecnstitating its curriculum he became a student in Berean C'Jlege at Jacksonville. "Wlien he had completed his course there he engaged in teaching in the country schools and also assisted his father upon the home farm until 1873. when he was elected to office, being chosen county clerk of Adauis county. Because of this he I'emoved to Quincy and was thereafter a resident of this city. He continued the incumbent in the office for a quarter of a century or until his health failed him, when he i-etired from the position, and as he had ah-eady personally invested in considerable property he began dealing in real estate in Quincy, and to his operations in that line devcted his energies until his death. He owned much valuable property in Quincy and also farming lands in the county and became very A\ ell-to-do. He was a man of resourceful business ability, active and energetic in all of his business cares and duties, and he became well known in connection with various iiiii)ortant iudnstries and financial interests of Qniney. He was the vice president of the Ricker National Bank of Qniney for many years and was also president of tli'e Gem City Bnilding and Ijoan Assoeiatioi. and of the W. L. Distin lee and Produce Company. He possessed strong- purpose and unfaltering determination and those iiualities proved resultant factors in winniof;- him very desirable prosperity.

On the 14th of October, 1858, ^ilr. Haselwood was married in Payson to ^Miss Olive S. Bean, a native of Payson township and a danghter of .Fohn and Elizabeth (Tibbets") Bean, the former Ijorn in Pennsylvania and the latter in jMaine. They were married in Ohio and in 1831 removed to Adams county, settling upon a farm in Payson township, where the father carried on agricultural pursuits until his death. He was one of the worthy pioneer residents and aided in laying l)road and deep the foundation for the present prosperity and upbuilding of this portion of the state. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Haselwood were born five children: Lucy E., Sherman A. and Edith, all three deceased: ]\Iargaret Z., now the wife of :\Iorris Ketten and a resident of Denver, Colorado : and Willis H., who also resides in Denver, where he is temporarily engaged in newsi)aper work at this writing.

Mr. Haselwood 's political position was uever an equivocal one. He was ever fearless in upholding his honest views and, keeping well informed on all questions and issues of the day, he enabled to support his political position by intelligent argument. A democrat in politics he did everything in his power to promote tlie growth and insure the success of liis party, and while living in Payson to-s\Tiship he served as justice of the peace and was also assessor and collector, while in Quincy he served as a member of the board of education and for a quarter of a century capably filled the office of county treasurer, carefully managing the financial interests and accounting with accuracy for every cent intrusted to his care. He was a valued member of several fraternal organizations, belonging to Payson lodge. No. 379. A. F. & A. 'SL: Quincy chapter, No. 5, R. A. 51. and several in.surance societies, together with the Farmers' Benevolent Association. As the years passed he gained the wealth which is the direct outcome of carefully managed business interests, supplementing excellent executive ability and keen discriminating judgment. He became a wealthy man and was prominent throughout the eoiTuty, for he possessed also those sterling traits of character which in every land and clime command confidence and regard. His widow now owns a beautiful home at No. 403 South Sixteenth street, where thev had lived for many years. She. too, has many friends in the city and like her husband has been popular with those who know her. The life r-eeord of Mr. Haselwood may well serve as an example to others who desire to achieve success and simultaneouslv win an honorable name.

David Percy Strickler

David Percy Strickler, a lawyer of Quincy, was born at Mendon in 1878 and although yet a young man he has given proof of superior legal qualifications that argue well for a siiccessful future marked by consecutive progress. His father, Clark Strickler, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1833, and was of German lineage. In 1837 he was brought to Adams county by his father, David Strickler. who located in Houston township, where he carried on agricultural pursuits for a number of years. During the period of the Civil war, however, he engaged in merchandising at York Neck in Houston township, and later he resumed farming, in which vocation he continued imtil aboiit ten years prior to his death, when he retired to Jlendon. There he again engaged in merchandising, this time being associated with his son Orville. He gave his political allegiance to the republican i)arty during the ti-oublous period that preceded the Civil war and after the cessation of hostilities he became a democrat. Several times he served as supervisor of IMendon township and held other local positions, the duties of which he discharged with promptness and fidelity. He married Julia Sproat. who was born in Adams coimty, Illinois, in 1841, a daughter of Percy Sproat, who removed to this coi;nty from the Empire state ab(mt 183.5, locating in ^lendon township. Clark Strickler died in 1895, while his wife passed away in 1883. They were the parents of three children : Orville, who is engaged in merchandising in Mendon; Minnie M., the wife of Charles IT. Nutt, a merchant of Mendon ; and David P.

In the public schools David Percy Sti-ickler began his education and advanced through successive grades until he had completed the course in the IMendon high school. He afterward entered Whipple Academy, the preparatorv department of the Illinois College at Jacksonville, and subsequently pursued therein a collegiate course. Thus he had broad literary knowledge to serve as a basis for his pi-eparation for the bai". He entered the law department of the Northwestern University at Chicago in 1898 and after spending a year in that institution matriculated in the law depai'tment of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in

1899 and was graduated with tlie cIjiss of 1901. He thei'eafter entered upon practice in Quincy, forming a partner.ship with Louis H. Sehroeder, which relation was coitinued until 1903, since which time Mr. Strickler has practiced alone with success, having offices at 234V-; North Fifth street. He belongs to tlie Quincy Bar Association and he has won the respect of his fellow practitioners by reason of his .strict conformity to a high standard oi j)rofessionaI ethics and the capability with which he controls the litigated interests intrusted to him. He also has agricultural intei'ests, beiim- pai't owner of a farm of three hundred and five acres in Mendon township.

Mr. Stricklei' was mai'ried September y, 190-4, to Miss Edith Sinclair Rice, a daxighter of Dr. J II. and .Mary (Sinclair) Rice. She was born in Niantic, Illinois, in 1879, and is a member of the Presbyterian chui-ch. He bi'l(ini;s tn the IMasonic fraternity, in which he has attained the Knight Templar degree, and to the Benevolent Protective Order of P^lks. lie is also a member nf the Delta Chi, a law fraternity of the University iif Michigan. His political allegiance is given to the deiiiocracv.

Joseph Ii. Vanden Boom

Joseph U. Vanden Boom, whose energy and enterprise have lieen felt as a stinuilating fact(U' in the expansion and successful conduct of various conmiercial and industrial interests of (^)uiiiey, and who is thei-efore classed witli its prominenv Imsiness men, was born here in IS.'il. His parents. C. A. and Gertrude ( Yessing i Vanden Boom, were married in Oermany, their native country, and in 1847 came from Prussia to thi' rnile<! Strdes, locating fii'st at Cincinnati, wliei-e he remaini'd until about ISf)!), when he moved to (Jnincy. The father was a wood tni'ner by ti-ade and on his arrival in Quiney established a furniture factory on Tenth and Broadway, tii'st utilizing liorse po\\-ei- and la1iM steam power. He conducted the business until al)out 1869. when he sold out and turned his attention to jxii'k jiackin;:-. in partuershiji with Henry Blomer, undi'r the firm name of \'anden Boom & Blomer. They were associated in this business until about 18So, when the senior partner withdrew and livi^d retired until his death in 1885, having acquired a handsome competence thi-ough his well directed efforts in former years. His I'.olitical supjxirt was ^'iven the democr.tey and he was several times elected on that ticket alderman foi' the Sixth wrird. In municijial alt'aii's he was deeply intei-- ested and his eo-operation eonhl be counted u])on to foster an\ |iroL;ressive public movemi'iit. lb" lost his lirst wife in 18(11 and in 1862 he married Elizabeth Ellers. He had seven children by each nmrriage. Those living of the first union are: Ilenrv; Louisa, widow of tienrv jMoller; Joseph II.; Lizzie, wife of F. Wolf: "and Pauline M., wife of Nicholas Wand. The living children of the second marriage aiv: Maiw, wife of George Einhaus: Barnev ; ili-s. (iiM'trude Freiburg; Willie: .Mrs. Anna .Meller; and :\Irs. Katie A1)le.

Joseph Vanden Boom began his education in the parochial schools and aftei-wai-d attended Bryant & Stratton Business College, being gi-aduated therefrom in 1869. He was first employed in the Rieker Bank for three years in the capacity of a clerk and in 1872 entered the service of Vanden Boom & Blomer. with whom he continued for three years as boiikkee|ier. In 1875 he turned his attention to the lumbi-r business in connection with Henry II. Moller. inider the firm style of IMoller & Vanden Boom, operating at No. 632 Vermont street. Prom the beginning thi'y prospered, enjoying a constantly increasing trade, and the connection between them was maintained until August 19, 1900, when i\Ir. Moller died, ajid the following year the Moller & Vanden Boom Lumber Company was incorporated with ilr. Vanden Boom as president ; Tli'ury Moller, secretary; and Fred Moller, treasurer. The company controls a large trade in the lumber business, and their enterprise has been mai'ked l)y steady expansion in keeping with the modern spirit of the times. Mr. Vanden Boom, however, has not confined his attention to this one line of commercial undertaking, but is well known as a directoi- of other enterprises, includiuir the Rieker Natioiud Bank, ]\Iodern Iron Works and the Peo]ile's Loan & Building Association. He is also a stockholder in several other entei'iirises, is president of the Swartz Lumber Comjiany, of St. Louis, and has extensive interests in the south in tlie manufacturing of yellow pine lumber.

Quincy has benefited by his efforts in her behalf and his co-operation may always be counted ui)on to fui'thei' any movement for the general li'ood. In 18S1 he was elected alderman from the Sixth ward and in 1883 was again elected on the democratic ticket. He was a member of the lighting conunittee when the city lights were chan<;ed from gas to electricity, was chairman of tlie <irdiuance conunittee and a member of till' finance eominitti'e and whethei- in office or out of it he is always a ])atrii)tic and publicsi)iiated citizen. His iiolitieal allegiance has always been given to the democracy.

(leeeas''d, while her death occurred in 1880. She had two children, but .\rttun- died at the age of ten yi'ars and Eilwanl when six years of age.

C. A. Vanden Boom J. H. Vanden Boom

In 1885 .All'. \';milcii Hoom wedded .Miss Juli;i Kiieltz, and they h;ive lieconie the parents of two children: Joseph II., whu was born December 8. 1885. is a graduate of St. Canisius College, of Buffalo, New York, also pur.sued a course in the Gem City Business College, of Quincy, and is now assistant bookkeeper for the i\Ioller & Vanden Boom Lumber Company: and Alvira, born May 80, 1891, is now attending St. I\Iai'y's Institute. The parents are members of St. John's Catholic Church and Mr. Vanden Boom belongs to the Western Catholic ITnion, the Fii-emen's Benevolent Association and the Order of Elks. He is di.stinctively a man of affairs and one who has wielded a wide influence. In an active business career he has eagerly embraced the opportunities that have offered and each advance step has been carefully and thoughtfully nuide and has therefore given a broader scope for continued progress in the commercial world.

Airs. Alary E. Cort, living on section 28, Alendon township, has passed the eight.v-secoud milestone on life's joiirney. She is numbered among the honored, pioneer women of Adams county and it is with pleasure we present to our readers the record of her life. She was born March 16. 1823, in Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Jacob and Alary Elizabeth (AValtham) Harold. She came to the west in 1844, the .journey being made on a sailing vessel, which came down the Ohio and uj) the Mississippi rivers. Three years before this time she had given her hand in marriage to David Cort, who was born Alarch 7, 1818, in the state of Pennsylvania, son of Joseph Cort of AVestnu)reland county, that state. Their marriage was celebrated February 15, 1841, and they lived in the east for about three years, and thinking that they might have better business opportunities in the middle states they started for Adams countl.v, Illinois. On reaching their destination Air. Cort secured a tract of land and began farming. He was energetic and presei'ving and carried on the work of the fields throiighout his remaining days. At tn early period in the development of the county he used the primitive farm machinery, the sickle and the scythe being an important part of the implements then utilized. Later, however, when improvements were made he secured better facilities to carry on his work and his farm benefited by the change. As the years passed he harvested good crops and eventually secured a comfortable competence as a reward of his labor.

is living in Lynn county, Ali.ssouri; Sarah, the wife of Fred Ward, a resident of Reno county, Kansas; Sophia, who married Elijah Clair aiid after his death became the wife of John Flack, who is living on Honey creek; Frank, who married Alice Swaw and resides in Saline count.v. Alissouri; Elizabeth, the wife of Jacob AVeaver of the same county; and David, who married Cora Paine and lives in Marion county, Missouri. There are several grandchildren, Airs. AA^ard having six children. Mrs. Flack five children, Frank four, Mrs. AA'eaver two, and David five.

Air. Cort died April 26, 1865, and his death was deeply regretted by many friends as well as his immediate family. He had come to the west a poor man but his perseverence and labor wrought a change in his financial condition and at his death left his widow in comfortable circumstances. Airs. Cort is now the owner of one hundred and twenty acres of good land on section 28, Alendcm township. She has been a witness of the development and growth of this county through more than sixty years and has seen numy changes as the county has emerged from its i)ioneer conditions to take its place with the best improved counties of the middle west.

Charles F. Clair, a grandson of Mrs. Cort, resides with her on the farm and cultivates the fields. He was born December 25, 1878, and pursued his education in the public .schools. After putting aside his text-books he worked on his grandfather's farm and now cares for his grandmother. He has planted five acres of fmit trees and carries on general farming and stockraising, his land being valuable and productive. He is a wide-awake and energetic agriculturist and is regarded as a reliable young man. whose career cannot fail to prove houoi-able and successful. In politics he is a democrat.

William T. Duker. proi)rietor ot the largest retail dry goods house of Quincy, entered the field of merchandising in 1883 and in twentyone years has gained .success, prominence and an honorable name in business circles that many men .spend an entire lifetime in seeking. His excites the admiration of his contemporaries, })roving as it does that success is the outcome of clear judgment and experience, and that its basic elements are unremittin.g diligence and a close study of the trade conditions of the time.

Mr. Duker is numbered among the native sons of Quincy, of whom the city has every reason to be proud. He was born December 14. 1861, a .son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Brinkhoff)

JJukiT. juitives of Germany. The mother is now deceased but his father still resides in Quiucy. In the public schools the son began his education and later pursued a thorough course in St. Francis College and the Gem City Business College, thereby being well equipped for the onerous duties which devolved upon him as he entered the field of business activity, with all its complexities and competition, lie formed a partner ship with II. B. ;\Ienke, in 1883. under the firm name of ilenke & Duker, retail dealers in dry goods at 711 IMaine street, in a small building only twenty feet wide. Five years later the business having outgrown its limited quarters, they removed to 704-706 Maine street. In 1893 Mr. Duker became sole proprietor of the business, which has steadily expanded until it is to-day tlie largest retail dry goods emporium in Quincy. In 1901 Mr. Duker removed his business to his present fine building at Nos. 614-616 Maine street, where he occupies three stories and basement. The store is thoroughly modern in its equipment and in its business methods and the jiatroiiage is constantly increasing. The business policy- of the house has ever been in harmony with the old time-tried maxims, such as ' ' honesty is the best policy, ' ' and ' ' there is no excellence withovit labor," and in a business career, wherein his plans and purpose are such as neither seek nor require disguise, Mr. Duker has come to be rated among the niC'St prosperous and jiroiiiinent merchants of his native city.

On the 15th of February, 1887, Mr. Duker was married to Miss Elizabeth Bowles, a daughter of John Bowles, and they have a daughter, Edna, and one son, who was born on the anniversary of his fathei''s birth, was called William T.. Jr. ilr. Duker. in his citizenship, is public-spii-ited, practical aiul progressive, identifying himself \vith every movement to fixrther the city's welfare, and his aid has been a valued factor in fostering many measures that have had direct effect upon the permanent improvement and upbuilding of Quincy.

Henry A. Willia.Mson

Henry A. Williamson is one of the vita! forces in the commercial and industrial development and upbuilding of Quincy, jDossessing that keen business discernment which recognizes possibilities, combined with the sagacity which renders mistakes or errors of business judgment of the most infrequent occurrence. His co-operation has heretofore been much sought in the establishment and control of important industi'ial and commercial enterprises, and. while largely promoting his individual success, he is also a representative of that class of citizens who promote public progress and prosperity in advancing their personal interests.

A native of Freeport, Peiuisylvania, Henry A. Williamson was born in 1828, a son of Dr. Thomas B. and Harriet (Weaver) Williamson. The father died in 1840, when his sou Henry was twelve years of age. There were four ciiildren in the family, two sous and two daughters.

Entering the public schools of Freeport, Henry A. Williamson pursued his education until fourteen years of age, when he entered upon his business career as a clerk in a general store, being thus employed for three years. In 1846 he became interested in the lumber and general merchandise business in Jefferson county, Pennsylvania. In 1847 he returned to Freeport, where he also engaged in merchandising for some ten years, and in 1859 he came to Quincy, where he turned his attention to the oil business, in which he has since engaged. In 1860 he was made agent for the Aladdin Oil C'Ompany, manufacturing oil out of cannel coal. He continued in that business until the company began the manufacture of oil from the product of the oil wells, when he severed that connection and began dealing in oil on his own account. He now does a wholesale oil business, handling the product of the Standard Oil Company, his territory covering that part of Missouri north of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad ; in Illinois as far north as Dallas City, east to Beardstown and south to Pike county, following along the Illinois river. He has his own stations all over the district so that the supply can be readily obtained and the oil is largely delivered in bulk, mostly by M'agon.

Mr. Williamson is now conducting an extensive business, nor are his eft'orts confined alone to this line. Resourceful and enterprising, he has aided in the successful conduct of other business interests and is now a director in the Quincy Engine Company, the Quincy Foundry & Novelty Company, the Sonnner Drug Company, and is a stockholder in other manufacturing enterprises. He is likewise the president of the Quincy Building & Homestead Association, the oldest institution of the kind in the city, and has served as its highest official from the beginning, covering a period of thirty years, during which time continuous success has attended the enterprise, which, at the same time has proven of the utmost value to the city, permitting many to secure homes of their own when otherwise they would have been unable to do so.

Nor has ilr. Williamson confined his efforts to enterprises from which iiersoual benefit and success accrue. He has been the promoter of many public movements and measures for the general good and was one of the original incorporators of Blessing Hospital, and has since had much to do with its upbuilding. He is likewise a trustee of the Anna Brown Home and is a member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, of which he was vestryman for many years. He also attended its general conventions for many years and has ever been generous in his contributions to church and charity.

Mr. Williamson was first married in 18.51 to Catherine E. Robinson. She died leaving one son, Thomas B. Williamson, who died at Racine College at the age of fourteen years. In 18.58 Mr. Williamson was married to Eliza M. Robinson. She had five children, two of whom died in infancy. One daughter. Helen ]\I. Williamson, lived to be a young woman and died in 1894. Two sons only are living, Charles H. Williamson, who is engaged in the wholesale produce business, and Walter E. Williamson, who is associated with his father in the oil business,

Mr. Williamson supports liy his ballot the men and measures of the republican party and fraternally is a Mason. His attention, however, is chiefly directed to his business interests. The growth of his bitsiness has been steady and rapid. He may truly be called a self-made man, for his prosperity is the crown of his o'wn labors. Industry has been the golden key that has opened to him the portals of success. Perseverance, hard work, mastery of the details of his business and a determination that has overcome all obstacles, are numbered among his chief eharactei-istics. Success is something to be proud of. and the world is better for thi' life of everv successful man.

Charles Henry Williamson, a wholesale produce dealer of Qnincy, who has also been connected with a number of enterprises having important hearing upon the development, progress and stable prosperity of the city, ranks to-day the representative men whose labors have formed the history of Adams county. He is of Scotch lineage in the paternal line and Scotch- Irish descent on the maternal side. His parents were H. .\. and Eliza ^[cAllister (Robinson) Williamson, both of whom were natives of Penns.ylvania, in which state they were married, coming thence to Quincy in 1859. Here the father engaged in the wholesale oil b\isine.ss, in which he still continues, with offices at the corner of Seventh and Hampshire streets. In the family are two sons, the younger being Walter E., who is now connected with his father in the oil business.

Charles Henry Williamson was born in Quincy, September 1, 1862, and acciuired his primary education in the schools of that city, while later he became a student in the Racine College, where he spent four years and was then graduated with the valedictorian honors of the class of 1882. He then woi^ked in his father's ofSce for two years and subserjuently pursued a post-graduate course in the Columbia Universitj- in New York city. Returning to Quincy he here engaged in business with his father for t^vo years, after which he embarked in business for himself at his present location, where he has been for sixteen years cond;ieting a wholesale l)roduce business. He has a large and constantly growing trade and is meeting with the prosperity which is the legitimate reward of earnest, jiersistent labor.

Mr. Williamson was mai-ried, in 1887, to Miss Emily Glover, who is a daughter of Hon. John 'SI. Glover. They have two children : John Glover and Katheriue McAllister, both of whom are attending school. Mr. Williamson is now a repitblican in his political views, having supported that pai'ty since the second election of President McKinle.y. He was alderman of the seventh ward of Quincy for four years and in 1896 he was chairman of the state central committee of the gold democratic pai-ty. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce for three teiTus and he organized and was first president, of the Quincy Freight Bureau. He was also first vice president of the Upper ilississippi Water W^ays Association and he was president for two terms of the International Apple Shippers' Association and is now vice president of the Apple Growers' Congi-ess. He is also president of the ilally Orchard Company of Quincy, owning two thousand acres of "land in this locality. His efforts directed into these various channels of activity have proved a valuable element in furthering trade conditions and thus promoting the general prosperity. He is likewise secretary' of the Quincy Foundry & Novelty Company and is a man of resourceful business ability, who carries forward to sitccessful com- ])letion everything that he undertakes. Energetic, prompt and notably reliable, he has the entire confidence of the business community not only in his integrity but also in his business capacity to form and i-ari-v forward practical plans.

Mr. Williaiiisdii is iifoinineiit socially and has been the pi'csiilriil of tile Quincy Country Chib. Ill' is a nn-inluT of El Aksa comniandery, Knight Templar, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. lie has twice been exalted ruler of the Elks at Quincy and has twice been a delegate to its grand bitliic. lie and his wife are members of the Episi-dp.-il eliurch and their home is a center of a cnllnred societv ciivle.

Worthy E. Frost is ,-i rcpi'escnltil ivi' cnrly settler of ^Vdaiiis ciiiiiity, who fdi' ahiKisf :\ h.-df eciituiy has resided in Honey Creek township, wilih' his entire life, covei'ing sixty-thi'ee years, has been passed in this eonnty. He was born at York Neck on the 10th of April, 1842, and is a son of Elias Frost. In tin- \-ear 1883 the gr,-in<lfather, Elam Frost, and the jiarents of our subject all eame to Adams eonnty from Ohio. The grandfather settled on a fai'in now oeeujiied by Wt)rthy E. Frost and which w;is later purchased by Elias Frost. He took an active interest in the early develoimient and ]>rogress of the county and assisted materially in i1s ])ionei'i' improvement.

Elias Frost was boi'ii and i-eared in Ohio and was married in this county to .Miss Dina Frost, who. thouuh of tlie same name, was not a ivlativ(>. On eoniiiiu to .Vdams comity he secured one of the pioni'ci' I'ai'ms of lliis [lart of the state and devoteil his eiier-ies io the tilliui;' of the soil, developing a vood farm property. He afterward purch.-iscd the f;irm upon which his father had loc;i1cd :iml wliich in 1urn eame into possession of Woi-thy E, Fi-ost. I'nto Elias and Dina Frost were born two childi-eii. the youngeibeing p]dgar, who was l)orn in 1S44. He lived for a time with his brotiicr in .\<laiiis county, but in late!- ycjirs h'I't the farm and turned his attention to railroading, lb' died in the west but his rcmiins wi'fi' broiii:lit to .\daiiis county for bui-ial. '!'he father and mother both dieil "Ulion the liomi' farm on seel ion :>4. Money ( 'recl\ township, and the graiid|iareiils, the |iiireiits, and the brother now sleep in thi' family burying ground on this ]ilace.

No event of special imp(U'tance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for Worthy E. Frost in his boyhood days. He was reared amid pioneer environments and shared with the family in all the hardships am! tn.-ils incident to life on thi^ fi-onlii'r. There wen also many |)li'asui'es to be enjoyed, such as are nnk'iiown at thi' present time. He was I'ducated in Honey ('reek township schools and when a boy he would go with his father to Qniney. following a path through till' liigli grass which grew to such an exti'ut (hat one could hardly see the head of a man as lie walked through it. They drove oxen to (^)uini'y and ^Ir. Frost can well remember the building of the Chicago. Burlington ifc (Quincy Raiii'oad, which wa.s the first line to enter that city. The enuines were then all named and not numbered and the engine which made the run to Quincv was called "Adams."" The homes of the settlers were largely constructeil of logs, liut as civilization was advanced and the settlements

In 1871 Mr. Frost was married to .Miss Harriett Ricliardson. a\1io was born in .\thens county, Ohio, and when a child came to Illinois with her parents, ^Ir. and ^Irs. Joseph Richardson. Her father was a farmer and ]u-eacher and he died in this county. ^Ir. and .Mrs. Fi-ost have but one child. Klfra. who is at home with her parents.

-\t tlic till t the Civil war .Mr. Frost deiiKnistrated his loyalty to tile government by enlisting as a member of Conqiany K. Twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry, and was in the service for one year. Hi' is a hale and heai'ty man for one of his years, ;ind has never sought a pension, feeling thiit it was not necessary for his support, his aid being freely given to the uovernment at the tim(> of the country "s hour of jiei-il. Throughout his entire life he has followed agricultural |iui-suits and since b'^.'id has lived upon the farm which is now his home. This is under a high sta+e of cultivation and the fields annually return rich crops. In all of his farm work lie is liractical and progressive and through his labmand untiring diligence in former years he has become one of the leading citizens of the i'ouiit\'.

(ierliard '! .Vrends. a director and assistant cashier of thi' (|)uinc\- National B;ink-, was born A]>i-il S. ISf)!. in the I'ity which is yet his place of residence. His father, Cerhard (i. Arends, Sr.. was born in 1824 and died May 14, 1899, at the aue of se\i'nty-five years. His wife, who bore the maiili'ii name of .Tantji' Taaties, -was liorn in iSlS and died Feiiruary 21!, \^'J'). at the aee of seventy-seven years. The father came to America in 184(1. when twentv-two years of age, from Noi'den, Ostfriesland, (Tcrniany, which was also the birthplace of his wife. They were married in St. Louis, ^lissouri, soon after the close of the ]\Iexican war, in which ^Ir. Arends had served, having been a member of Company E, Barnes' Missouri Battalion of Infantrv, .si'rv- ing under (Jeiiei'iil Stirlinu' Price. Following the close of hostilities he received an honoi-able discharge at Independence, iMissonri. He removed from St. Louis to Quincy and here followed his trade of carpentering, becoming foreman for John Brimson, in whose service he remained for fifteen or twenty years, a most trusted and capable employe. He then retired to private life, having acquired a comfortabli' (-ouipr'tenee through the years of his business ;ictivity. He also received a pension from the goveriniient in recognition of his services in the ^Mexican war. Unto him and his wife Avere hoi'n thi'ce children, but two died in childhood.

Gerhard G. Arends, of this review, the only surviving member of the famil\\ was a puljlic school student until seventeen years of age, when he entered upon his business career as office boy in the employ of Richard Jansen with the (xermany Insurance Company. He served in that capacity for two years and afterward spent a similar period in the employ of George W. BroA\n. also a representative of the insurance bu.siness. lie then entcj-ed the Ricker Bank as assistant bookkeeper and aftei- two years became head booklceeper, being ;it that time but twenty-three years of age. He served in that capacity for 7iine years, having the full confidence of the banking company, but when thirtytwo years of age was obliged to resign on account of ill health and for two years thereafter was connected with no active business enterprise. In 1887 tho Quincy National Bank was organized and he became connected Avith the institution as one of its original ineorpoi-ators and was appointed assistant cashier, in which capacity he has since served. He is also one of the directors of the band. An able accountant and thoroughly familiar with the banking business, his efforts for the upbuilding of the institution have been beneficial and far-reaching. He also deals in real estate and his sound judgment has enabled him to so direct his efforts in that direction as to gain therefrom a very gratifying competence.

In 1886 Mr. Arends was married to ^liss Caroliue Bitter, a daughter of J. H. Bitter, of the firm of P. W. ]Menke & Company. Her father died about 1898. Mr. and J\Irs. Areiuls have two children : Henry Gerhard and Antoinette J., both of whom are students in the high school.

I\[r. Arends is quite prominent in the ^Masonic fraternity, belonging to Lambert lodge No. 659, A. F. &A. M. : Quincy chapter, R. A. M. : and Beauseant commandery, K. T. He likewise belongs to Salem church of the German Evangelical denomination. lu his political views he is indepeudent, supporting men and measures rather than party. Having spent ids entire life in Quincy and having been connectcMl with its business interests I'or more than a Ihird of a century he is well known in and financial circles and his fidelity to every trust reposed in him has not only gained for him advancement but has also won foi' him an honored name among those with whom he has lived and labored throughout the period of his business career.

W. L. Smith, livim;- on section :5(i. Northeast township, was born in Adams county, ]\Iarch 2, 18.56, his parents being David A. and ^Margaret Alexander Smith, His maternal grandfather, William Alexander, came from Virginia to Illinois and settled in Adams (>oanty among its pioneer residents. David A. Smith was a native of North Carolina and at an early period in this portion of the state he, too, came to Adams county, where he secured a tract of land and followed farming for many years. He died January 22, 1891, aiul his wife passed away Aifgust 19, 1897. Thi'y wei-e the parents of four children: W. L.. of this review: ^Matilda J., the wife of J. 'SI. Stover, of Schuyler county, Illinois; A. J., of Adams c(iunty. and Robert W., of Schuyler county.