Quincy Township (part 27 of 74)

Mr. Sterne was first married to Miss Elizabeth Penrose, who was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania and was a relative of Senator Penrose. She died July 2, 1868, leaving two children, Charles T. and Susie E., the latter the wife of Dr. Albert Smith, of Quincy. For his second wife Mr. Sterne chose Sarah F. Benson, a native of Adams county, Illinois, and a daughter of Leven D. Benson. There is a daughter, Gertrude, by this marriage.

Mr. Sterne has supported the republican jiarty since its organization. He has never sought nt)r desii-ed office, nor has he filled any position save that of school trustee. He has long held membership in the Presbyterian church, and his entire life has been guided by his religious faith. He retains possession of his faculties to a remarkable degree, for, although he has passed the eightieth milestone on life's journey, he appears to be a much younger man, and in spirit and interests seems yet in his prime. If one would know aught concerning the early history of Adams county they have but to ask Mr. Sterne, who has resided here for more than three-fourths of a century and who has watched its entire growth, as it has emerged from primitive frontier conditions and taken on all the ways and the advantages of the older civilization of the east.

Herman Moecker

Herman Moecker, now deceased, was one of the most popular, prominent and best-known residents of Quincy because of the place he occupied in business circles and also because of his influence as a leader in democracy of his district. He was one of the native sons <if the city and attained distinction through the i)ublic recognition of his ability and his devotion to the general good. Moreover, he possessed those personal traits of character which win friendship - an alTable disposition, genial manner, unfaltering courtesy and deference for the opinions of others.

Mr. i\Ioeeker was born October Ifi, 1866, his parents being Herman and Elizabeth (Sundermann) Moecker. The father was a native of Germany and came to America about 1852, landing at New Orleans, where he entered business life as a bell boy in a hotel. He came to Quincy in 18.')6, and from that time foi'ward until his death was ]iroininent as a representative of hotel interests liei'e. He built one of the first hotels in the city, known as the old Sherman House, and was its landlord ior many years. He afterward sold that ]iroperty and built what is now the old Pacific Hotel, after which he admitted his son Herman to a partnership in the business, and they continueditsconductuntilthedeath of the father. Mrs. Moecker now resides with a daughter in Omaha, Nebraska. Three of their children are yet living : Mrs. Elizabeth Paffenrath of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. F. E. Lonas of New York city; and William, who is living in Glasgow, Montana.

Herman Moecker, whose name introduces this record, attended the public schools of Quincy and afterward pursued a course in the Gem City Business College, thus being well qualified for the practical and responsible duties that devolved upon him as he entered business life. In connection with the conduct of a hotel he "was to the manner born," having in his boyhood days gained intimate knowledge of the methods pursued by his father in the business. Upon leaving school he became associated Avith his father in a partnership that was continiied until the death of the senior partner, and afterward he continued in business alone. In January, 1899, he built Hotel Moecker, changing his location because of the construction of the new railroad terminus. He erected a new and elegant hotel on Second street near the entrance of the passenger station of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. He largely followed the methods of the pioneer in the conduct of his hotel interests in inaugurating new plans and establishing new systems which proved of dii'eet benefit to the hotel business and won for his house a liberal supjiort from the traveling public. Hotel Moecker is one of the best in Quincy, being a large three-story brick .structure at the corner of Second and Oak streets. It is thoroughly equipped with modern ai)pliances and everything possible has been done for the comfort and entertainment of the guests.

Mr. Moecker was married January 10, 1888, to Miss Amelia Ohnemus, a native of Quincy and a daughter of Theodore Ohnemus, who was also an early settler here. Her father is now retired and yet resides in Quincy. There were two children, Herman and Eugene, born unto Mr. and Mrs. Moecker, and they reside with their mother.

In his political views Mr. IMoecker was a stalwart democrat and took a very active interest in the qiiestions and issues of the day. He was a man of strong personality, marked individuality and keen insight into political and public questions and, moreover, he had much of that quality which, for want of a better term, we have called personal magnetism. All these rendered him a natural leader of men and a molder of public thought and action in political circles. He served as chairman of the city central committee in 1897 andthefollowingyearwaselectedchairman of the county democratic central committee, acting in that capacity for several years. He was alder- man in his ward here for seven years and then resigned, although solicited to continue in the office b.v manj^ friends. In 1901 ]\Ir. ]\Ioecker became ill, and for two years his health was impaired, terminating in death on the 9th of January, 1904. He was a very prominent business man, prospering in the conduct of his hotel, and many sterling qualities were manifest as well in his political and social relations. IMrs. ]\Ioeeker is a member of the Catholic church of Quincy. After her husband's death she took charge of the hotel, which she yet owns and of which she has continuouslv acted as manager.

Dr. 6. E. Whitlock, engaged in the practice of medicine in Columbus and Gilmer township, was born in Butler county, Ohio, in 1850, and was brought by his parents to Adams county in 18.53, the family home being established in Coli^mbus. His father. Derrick Whitlock, was a native of New Jersey, born near Princeton. He was only one year old when his parents left that state and journeyed westward to Butler county, Ohio. There he was educated and also learned the tailor's trade, working as an apprentice until twenty-one years of age, after which he became an independent jo^^rne^^nan. In 1853 he started with his family for Illinois, driving across the country with teams to Adams county and establishing his home in Columbus. He followed general merchandising, also carried on farming for a few years, and then conducted his store for a number of years. His last days, however, were spent in honorable retirement from business cares, and he died in 1891. respected by all who knew him. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Rachel Elliott, was a native of Butler county and was a daughter of 'Sir. and Mrs. Clement Elliott, who went from Maryland to the Buckeye state. Mr. and ]\Irs. Whitlock became parents of four children: ]Mrs. Louisa ifcNe-d, who lives in Columbus; two who died in infancv: and Dr. Whitlock.

In taking up the personal hi.story of Dr. Whitlock we present to our readers the life record of one who has a wide and favorable acrpiaintance in Adams county, both professionally and socially. His early educational privileges, afforded by the common schools, were supplemented by stxidy in the Ohio Wesleyan I'^niversity, in which he was graduated in 1874, His professional training was received in Jefferson Medical College. Philadel])hia, and, following his graduation there as a member of the class of 1876, he located for practice in Columbus, Adams county, where he has since lived. He is skillful and capable in discharging the duties which devolve upon him in connection with his profession and is continually broadening his knowledge and promoting his efficiency by reading and investigation. He also owns a farm in Gilmer township, on section 14. He makes his home thereon, but is not actively engaged in the work of tilling the soil, leaving this to others.

In 1877 occurred the marriage of Dr. Whitlock and Miss ilary F. Booth, who was born in Adams coiinty and is a daughter of 'Sir. and Mrs. W. A. Booth, who had four children, who are yet living. The doctor and his wife have two children, Derrick and Halford, aged respectively twenty-three and nineteen years.

Dr. Whitlock is a member of the Odd Fellows ' society and the Modern Woodmen camp and his political allegiance is given to the democracy. He is one of the leading physicians of Adams county and is a member of the medical board of Quincy. He enjoys tlie high esteem of his professional brethren, as well as of the general publie, and his close conformity to the ethics of the profession, as well as his thorough understanding of the great principles of the medical science, have gained him prominence in the field of his chosen labor.

DeWitt C. Hill, a railway mail clerk living in Ursa, Illinois, was born January 22. 1869, in Troy, this state, and is the son of Dr. W. C. and Sarah (Jarvis) Hill. The father was a native of Ohio and came to Schuyler county, Illinois, at an early day, in company with his parents. Having arrived at years of maturity, he was married about 1867 to Miss Sarah Jarvis. whose birth occiirred in Madison county, Illinois. They became the parents of four children : DeWitt C. ; Gordon W., who is a resident of Princeton, Indiana; Russell, who is living in St. Louis, Mis- .souri; and Claude, who makes his home in San Francisco, California.

After completing his preliminary education in the public schools, DeWitt C. Hill became a student in the State University of Illinois and, when he left college, he secured a position as public school teacher, following that profession for several years. He then accepted a position as railway mail clerk and has now been in the mail service for nine years, his run being between Quincy and Chicago. His long connection with the service is an indication of his capability and efficiency. He now o\vns forty acres of fine land about a half mile west of Ursa, con.stituting a valuable property.

1864, and died in 1S99. leaving two children: Leita, who was horn September .S, 1892 ; and Dollie, bora September 1^7, 1894. In May. 1900, Mr. Hill was again mai'ried, his second nnion being with Edna Smith, a daiighter of Tom B. and Josie (Frazer) Smith. There have been two children born of this union : Ward, who was born November 13. 1901; and Lois, born Jaimarx- 10, 1903.

Several years ago ,Mr. Hill .joined the Independent Order of Odtl Fellows at Ursa and has since been identified wdth that lodge. Both he and his wife are active members of the Christian church, taking a lielpful interest in its work and in the extension of its influence. His political alleaiance is aiven to the democracy.

George Adam Thron, superintendent of tlie Woodland cemetery, was born in Cass county, Illinois, January 29, 1863. his parents being Valentine and Margaret Thron, who were natives of Germany, but were married in Cass county, Illinois. The father was a wagonmaker by trade and was one of three brothers who came from the fatherland to the new world, the others being David and ^lichael Thron. Unto Valentine and Margaret Thron were born six childi-en who are now living: Mary, the wife of Henry Hobrock, of Cass county, Illinois: Peter N., of St. Louis, Missouri ; Julia, the wife of John Baker, of Alexandria, Illinois; Ilenry, who is living in Hairdland, Missouri; Lizzie, the wife of Adam Schnman, of Cass count.y, Illinois; and (ieoi'ge A., the youngest of the family'.

At the usual age George A. Thron enteivd the public schools, but had no educational advantages after he attained the age of eleven years for his father died about that time and he was thrown upon his OAvn resources. lie worked upon the home farm and his youth was largely a period of unremitting toil. When eighteen years of age he came to Quincy and was first employed in the lime kiln. Later he worked in the Comstuck foundry, and in June, 1893, he was appointed superintendent of the Woodland cemetery, which position he still fills, having given most acceptable service, I'nder his charge the cemetery has been much beautified and improved, the art of the landscape gardener contributing to make it one of the most be;mtifnl cemeteries in this part of the country.

well known resident of Quincy, having settled here in the '40s. He was then well advanced in \-eai's but he lived with his children viutil he had I'eached the advanced age of ninety-six years and seventeen days, his death occurring in 1893. His remains were interred in Woodland cemetery. Frederick Haas, father of l\Irs. Thron, is a remarkable old man. Coming to Quincy in |)ioneer times, he became one of the charter members of St. .John's Lutheran church, of which he is now the oldest living member. He has led an upright life, sober and industrious, and nature has been kind to him because he has not abused her laws. By trade a linen weaver in his native country, lie turned his attention to farming after coming to Illinois and followed tliat i)ursnit until ninety years of age. Just before the ninetieth anniversary of his birth, he wove a remark;dile piece of carpet. He still has the use of all of his faculties and his life of u.sefulness and activity may well serve as an example to others. His wife is now seventy-two years of age. They are the parents of four children : ilrs. Thron ; Kate, who died at the age of three years ; Frederick Haas, of Quincy; and Katherine, wdio was the wife of George Hobrock. who died January 20, 1893.

Unto JMi'. and Mrs. Tln-on have been born the following named: Anna, who died in infancy; Alfred George; George Arthur; Carl Albert; Harry Charles : Walter Frederick ; and Milton Henry. Those still living are Alfred George, George Arthur and ililton Henry. The parents ai'c members of St. John's Lutheran chiirch, and ]\Ir. Thron belongs to the Firemen's Benevolent Society and the ]\IutuaI Protective League. With but limited advantages and opportunities in his youth i\lr. Thron has from an early age been dependent upon his 0W21 resoiirces and whatever success he has achieved has come as the direct oixtcome and reward of his own labors.

AVilliam .\. Rii'liardsoii, Ji-.. who, in his vai'ied business relations, has displayed the ability which leads beyond mediocrity to successful accomplishment and prominence, and who in publie service has demonstrated his devotion to the general welfare, his labors resulting in benefit of a practical and permanent nature, was Ixn-n June 24, 1848, in Washington, D. C, while his father, the Hon. William A. Richardson, was a member of congress.

Liberal educational advantages were afforded William A, Richardson. Jr., who completed a thorough scientific course and then entered tlie field of business as a civil engineer, being thus engaged in the survey and construction of the railroad from Quincy to Louisiana. Later he was assistant engineer and resident engineer on the construction of the Sni levee, in this work establishing what were called the Richardson levels. He was also engaged in the survey and construction of the railway from Chillicothe to Omaha, now a part of the Port Arthur system; in the survey and con.struction of the Atchison branch of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railway, built by General Singleton, and also had an appointment as engineer on the Northern Pacific, which he resigned in order to return to Quincy, being thus connected with the construction of some of the leading railway systems of the country.

Determining to enter the legal profession, upon his return to Quincy !Mr. Richardson began the study of law in the office of the Hon. 0. H. Browning, and was admitted to the bar in 1876, following which he entered upon the active practice of his profession. He was appointed ma.ster in chancery in April, 1876, and served for nine years, and in 1878 he was elected city attorney and re-elected the following year. In 1880 he was chosen to represent his district in the Illinois legislature, and from 1885 until 1891 he was United States commissioner. He i-etired from the last-named position because of impaired health and sought the benefits of rest and outdoor occupation in the management of extensive farming interests in Minnesota, although retaining his residence in Quinc.v.

In community affairs Mr. Richardson has ever been deepl.y intei'ested, directing his energies to the public good, with recognition of the practical value of many measures which have been suggested and movements which have been inaugurated. He is found as a co-operant factor in all that he deems beneficial or of worth in promoting permanent improvement.

Mr. Richardson was married January 3. 1881. to Miss Anna D. JMcFadon, and their social prominence is attested by the hospitality which is so freelv accorded them in Quincy 's leading homes.

Frederic Altenhein

Frederic Altenhein, one of the leading German farmers and early settlers of Ellington township, was born in the fatherland, June 15. 1827, his parents being Henry and Catlierine (Pilger) Altenhein. The son was reared upon the home farm, pursued his education in the schools of his native country and continued with his parents imtil 1852, when he came to the United States, crossing the Atlantic upon a sailing vessel, which was seven weeks and five days in making the voyage. He landed in New Orleans, and, after remaining there for two months, he came to Quincy, making his way up the Mississippi river and reaching his destina^tioii on the 19th of Augiist, 1852. He was married in Germany and was accompanied by his wife. He landed in Quincy with only one dollar in his pocket and jiaid twenty-five cents of this for a bed the first night, so that he started out in life here with a cash capital of but seventy-five cents. Mr. Altenhein remained in Quincy for a year, working by the day. Later he was employed as a farm hand and subsequently he rented land until his own labor had brought him a capital sufficient to enable him to purchase a farm of his own. He then bought a tract in Melrose township, which he continued to cultivate until 1867, when he sold that place and purchased his present farm on section 17, Ellington township. Here he has two hundred and ten acres of very rich and productive land, which is located three and a half miles northeast of the city limits of Quincy, and the place is devoted to general fai-ming, the active work of which is carried on by his son Charles. Twenty-five to forty acres of the farm is planted to wheat and twenty to forty acres to corn. There is good pasture land and a fine timber tract, and there are twenty cows and thirty hogs upon the place. Besides this farm, Mr. Altenhein has another of seventy acres located eight miles northeast of the city limits, on section 5, Ellington township, on which are a great variety of fruits, such as berries, apple, peach, pear, cherry and plum trees, it being one of the finest fruit farms of the state. The place is under the management of the eldest son. Fred, who is quite a prominent man in his community, having held public office almost continuously since reaching manhood and is now serving as justice of the peace in Ellington township.

In Germany Mr. Altenhein was united in marriage to Miss Christine Rhode, and they became the parents of four children: Frederic married Anna Heneroff, and they have four children, William, Nora, Albert and Laura. Mary, the second member of the family, is the wife of George Pfansehmidt, of Ellington township, and they have four sons, Walter, Arthur. Roy and Geoi'ge. John died leaving a wife and two children, Edmund and Alice, now living in England. Charles H., who is managing the home farm for his father, married Eva Feigenspan, sister of William Feigenspan, who was candidate for state's attorney. They have one child, Margaret. Charles Altenhein is an enterprising fanner, wide awake and progressive, and follows modern methods in a practical manner that produces 2ood results.

Oil the 2-4tli of April, 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Altcnheiu celebrated their golden wedding at the home of their son-in-law, George Pfansehmidt. who, with the assistaiice of their son Fred and M-ife, pi'ovided the entertainment for the occasion. In his political views Mr. Altenhein is a denioci'at, having east his first presidential vote for James Buchanan, and in religious faith he is a Lutheran. During the Civil war he was drafted, but paid one tliousand dollars for a substitute, having already served for three j-ears in the Gei-man army before coming to this country.

Mr. Altenhein is a self-made man and, as the architect of his own fortunes, has builded wisely and well. Coming to America empty handed, he worked his way diligently upward, and his perse\'erance. energy and strong determination hiive proved the foundation of his success. His life proves conclusively that success is not a matter of genius, but is the result of earnest and untiring et¥oi't. He is numbered among the early residents of the county, having for more than half a century resided within its borders, and he has, thei'efore, witnessed much of its gi'owth and development. Upon his place is one of the old landmarks of the county - an old stone house which \a;is ci'i cted in 18.30 by a Mr. Jacobs, who was tlii'ii owiH'i' of the farm. It has now largely fallen into decay, but, could it speak, it would tell many interesting tales of pioneer life here. In this house many of the early meetings of the township were held, and it was here that the township of Ellington was given its name. Not far from the house is a splendid well, which has always been known as "Jacobs' well," and, in a local way, is almost as famous as Jacob's well of Bible days. At first there was but a spring, and it Avas decided to dig this deeper, and a man engaged to do the work made report that he "had dug the well fourteen feet deep and there were seventeen feet of M'ater in it." Although his statement may have been a trifle exaggerated, the svipply of water has never been exhausted. Mr. Altenhein has developed his farms into excellent paying properties, and they are now carefully niaiinaed liv his sons.

Captain Iiarlo E. Selby

Captain Ilarlo ¥j. Selby is one of the honored veterans of the Civil war and a prominent busines.s man of Golden, where he has lived since 1865. Nine years prior to that time he became a resident of Adams county. He is a native of Ohio, born October 24, 1842, and remained in that state until fourteen years of age, when he came to Illinois with his father, Wilson Selby, the family home being established in Adams county. They drove across the country with a team and first settled in Houston township, where the father secured a tract of land and carried on farming throughout his remaining days.

Harlo E. Selby assisted in the eiiltivation and development of the home farm throiagh the summer months, while in the winter season he attended the district schools. His time was thus passed until the fall of 18(il, when he went to Jones county, Iowa, where he worked on a farm and also engaged in teaching a country school ; but in the following spring he returned home, reaching Adams county in March, 1862. He then continued to assist in the improvement of the old homestead until August of that year, when his patriotic spirit was aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, and he joined the army, becoming a member of Company G, Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry. He went south with that command, which was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland and later to the Army of the Tennessee. He participated in the battle of Chickamauga, he was badly wounded by a gunshot in the left side of the head, September 20, 1863. This disabled him for further service for a time and, after remaining in the hospital until well enough to travel, he was granted a thirty days' furlough, which he spent at home. He then rejoined his regiment at Chattanooga and afterward went with his command on the Atlanta campaign, j^articipating in all of its battles and engagements, being in active field duty almost every day for three months. Later he went with vSherman on the celebrated march to the sea, and afterward through the Cai'olinas, participating in the battle of Bentonville. Witli his command he then marched on to Richmond and subsecpiently to Washington, D. C, whei'e he participated in the grand review. He was honorably discharged in Chicago in June, 1865, and gladly i-eturned to his home. He was, indeed, a true and loyal soldier, faithfully performing each duty assigned to him, and he deserves the credit which the eountr\' owes to the preservers of the L^nion,

Captain Selby returned to his family in Houston township, Adams county, but, because of the injuries he had sustained in the war, he was incapacitated for the hard labor of the fields, and on the 5th of October, 1865, he took up his abode in what is now Golden. Here he resumed teaching, following the pi'ofession through the winter months, while in the succeeding sunnner he became a student in Lombard I^niversity at Galesburg, Illinois. He continued teaching through two winters and later he had two sisters and a daughter who tauglit in the same school. In the spring of 1867 he embarked in merchandising, ]>urchasing an established business, and about two luontlis later he began dealing- in grain in ecinneetion with his eonnnei-cial pursuits. Both lU'oved protitable, and he conducted his store with siTccess until 1891, when the place was destroyed by fire. Tie continued in the grain business, conducting an elevator at Golden and also one at Chattan and at Bowen, carrying on business at the three places. In Golden he built a home, and here he resides, taking an active part in the progress and improvement of the town and giving material sujjport to its upbuilding.

Captain Selbv was married in Quincv, Illinois, November 26, 1868, to Miss Martha L. Zinn, of Green Grove, Hancock eonuty, Illinois. She was born in Virginia but was reared and educated in this .state and is a daughter of Samuel G. Zinn. There are six children by this marriage: Amanda . D., the wife of C. C. Sterrett, of Lamar, Colorado; Alma, the wife of Philip Miller, of Golden, Illinois; Electa B., the wife of John E. Beckett, of Adams county, living five miles west of Golden ; ]Mrs. Lottie Stevens, of St. Louis, ]\Ii.ssouri ; Edna, who is acting a.s bookkeeper for her father; and Harlo F., who is a student in the high .school at Golden. He has also attended the Illinois College at Jacksonville.

Politically Mr. Selby has been a lifelong republican, casting his first presidential vote for General U. S. Grant in 1868 and for evei\y nominee at the head of the ticket since that time. He has taken (piite an active interest in local politics and M'as elected and served as president of the board of town trustees and assisted in incorporating the town of Golden. Pie was a member of the .school board and takes great interest in raising the standard of education here. He has served as a member of the county central committee and has been a member of the executive committee. For a long period he was actively connected with the state militia and was captain of the Keokuk Junction Guards and for one year was a member of the staff of General Duker, while for five years he was ad.iutant of the Eighth Regiment Militia. He was also aide-decamp to Colonel W. L. Diston, and during his term was commander of the Grand Army of Illinois. Captaiu Selby is connected with the Masonic fraternity, belonging to LaPrairie lodge. No. 267, at Golden, in which he has filled all of the offices. He is likewise a member of the chapter and of Delta commandery. No. 48, at Clayton, and belongs to Laclvde lodge. No. 270, I. 0. O. F., of Golden, and McCoy post. No. 311, G. A. R., at Clayton. Captain Selby is a man of strong purpose, firm in his honest convictions, and never swerving in the least from a course which he believes to be right. He has always been strictly temperate, never nsing intoxicants in any forai, and. as the years have pas.sed, he has developed a character which is in many respects worthy of emulation. He has been found reliable in business, progressive in citizenship and trustworthy in all life's relations.

ilrs. Alary Lasley ilcElroy, who is living in Camp Point, was born in Camp Point township February 2, 1847, and is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hughes) Downing. The father was born in Virginia September^ 7. 1810, and went to Indiana when twelve years of age. There he was reared and remained until after his marriage, when he came to Adams county, Illinois, in 1835, settling in Camp Point township. He was a farmer by occupation and for many years engaged in tilling the soil, being one of the representative and enterprising agriculturists of the community-. He served as assessor for several years, and he held other township offices, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. His wife was born August 27, 1810, in Indiana, and died .\pril 2, 18S7, while his death occurred July 29, 1871.

Their daughter, :\Iary, pursued her education in the common schools and at Camp Point high school and later engaged in teaching in :\Iaprewood school at Camp Point for a year. On tlie 12th of October, 1870, she gave her hand in marriage to Joseph P. Lasley, a native of North Carolina. He came to Adams county, Illinois, when a young man and at the age of eighteen enlisted in the Union army, becoming a niember of Company E, Fiftieth Illinois Regiment, with which he served for a year and a half, or until the close of the war. Subsequent to his military experience he became a merchant at Camp Point and was a well-known and reliable business man there, prominent in mercantile circles and respected by all with whom he came in contact, either in public or private life. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. He died Slay 13, 1885, leaving one son, Lee Laslev, who was born July 5, 1875, and died March 29^, 1895.

On the 27th of November, 1895, Mrs. Lasley was again married, becoming the wife of James A. JIcElroy, a native of Ohio, who resided for some time in Hancock county, Illinois, and subsequently went to Chicago. * He dealt quite extensively in stock, which he shipped to Chicago and Kansas City. He only lived for six months after their marriage, departing this life May 7, 1896. Mrs. McElroy has a nephew, her sister's son, who resides with her. He is Frank Thomas, a son of Francis M. and Sarah Jlartha (Downing") Thomas, and he is now acting as assistant cashier in tlu> People's Bank at Camp Point.

ilrs. McKlro>' owns her <i\vii home in Camp Point and also has other property there. She i.s a member of the Woman's Relief Corps, of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and of the Methodist Episcopal church of Camp Point, and these different relations indicate her character, showing her to be worthy of the respect and esteem which is so uniformly accorded her.

One of the central figures in the history of Quiney, so closely connected with its development and progress that his name is inseparably interwoven with its annals, was James Woodruff, who, in pioneer times, came to this city and remained a resident thereof until the 12th of January, 1905, when, in his forty-eighth year, he was' called from this life. His labors had been of a character so beneficial to the city, his success had been so honorably won and worthily worn and his integrity in all life's relations was so marked that he connnanded uniform confidence and respect and won from those whom he met socially the deeper regard which we term friendship and love.

]\Ir. AVoodrutt' was a native of New Haven, Connecticut, born February 26, 1821, his parents being Samuel Henry and Eliza M. (Root) Woodruff"." The father, a lawyer of Connecticut, won more than local fame in the practice of his profession. The grandfather, Sanuiel Woodruff, was of English descent, as was the maternal grandfather, Joel Root, of New Haven, Connecticut. The former was agent for the Greek Relief Society in sending supplies to Greece for the sufferers from famine in 1828. His son, Samuel Henry Woodruff, died in the early '40s,

James Woodruff" pursued his education in the schools of New Haven, Connecticut, and when fourteen years of age went to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where he learned the trade of carriagemaking, being engaged in that business until he attained his majority. The following year was spent by him in working at his trade in Hartford, Connecticut, and then he came to the west and was identified with Quiney and her interests until his demise.

When the New York, Boston iJt Illinois Land Company divided its land among its stockholders. Charles Atwater, of New Haven, an uncle of Mr. Woodruff", being a large stockholder, came into possession of extensive realty holdings in the Illinois military tract. With his cousin, M. B. Denman, Air. Woodruff came to Illinois, in October. 1842, and they opened a real estate office in Quiney, having the agency of over three hundred quarter sections of land in this part of the state. Mr. Woodruff' had to visit all the counties in this tract and pay taxes on the land, and, through the business in which he is now engaged, he was largely instrumental in securing settlements here. He had to make a similar trip each year until the lands were sold. He twice rode to and from Chicago on horseback and five times made that trip with horse and buggy. He gained an intimate knowledge of the country and its possibilities in pioneer times, and his labors were most beneficial in the substantial improvement of this part of Illinois. He continued as real estate agent for twelve or fifteen years, at the end of which time he and his cousin began dealing in lumber in Quiney under the firm name of Denman & Woodruff, conducting their yard for five years. In 1867, in company with Frederick Boyd, Mr, Woodruff" founded an industry in Quiney that has since become one of its leading productive enterprises. This was the erection and equipment of the paper mills and the introduction to the public of the first paper manufactured from the wild grass from the inundated bottom lands. As the years passed he made extensive and judicious investment in property, which increased in value because of the improvement placed upon it and the growth of the county's population, thereby causing a greater demand. Thus his income continually increased. He likewise invested in many industrial and commercial enterprises which proved of vast benefit to the city, as well as to the individual stockholders. His work was ever of a character that largely promoted public welfare and progress. He obtained the right of way for the Quiney, Missouri & Pacific Railroad, also the subscriptions for the stock, and the new town and station sites from the Mississippi river to Kirksville, Missouri. Hebecameinterested in the carriagemanufacturing business on the northeast and southeast corners of Fifth and Jersey streets as a member of the firm of Hayes & Woodruff, his partner being Henry Hayes. They erected buildings there, one on each side of the street, and conducted a very extensive carriage manufacturing business, continuing their operations in that line until after the outbreak of the Civil war, when the buildings were used for hospital purposes, and the firm retired from the trade.

On the 30th of October, 1862, Mr. Woodruff was appointed a.ssistant provost marshal of the war department for the Quiney congressional district, and on the 7th of May, 1863, he was named by President Lincoln for provo.st marshal with the rank of cajitain. The following year, however, he resigned and engaged in the manufacture of ambulances, light artillery, knapsacks and haversacks, which he furnished to the United

States. He was thus engaged until the end of the war, and in this connection he had several interviews with President Lincoln in relation to supplies and also with General Scott concerning arms. Following the war ^Ir. Woodruff largely retired from business, merely superintending his investments, owning eonsidei'able real estate, as well as being a stockholder in a number of leading corporations here.

]\rr. Woodrutf was married twice. He first wedded Miss Mary Dalzell. of Philadelphia, who died in 1879. They became the parents of five sons: James, Mho died in infancy: John, who died about 1900 : Joel R. and William H.. of this city: and Charles A., who is married and has two children. He is engaged in mining in Alaska and in the operation of a water power enterprise. His family now live in ^Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1882 mV. Woodruff married Miss Anna Huntington, of New York city, a daiighter of Owen Huntington, who died during the early girlhood of his daughter. He was at one time owner of an extensive iron manufactui'ing business in Connecticut. The family is of English lineage and was founded in America in the seventeenth century.

]\Ir. Woodruff attended the Unitarian church and was a generous contributor to this and other worthy causes which promoted the moral and intellectual development of the community or furthered its benevolent work. In early life he gave his political support to the whig party and afterward became a stanch republican. He had a portfolio containing the signatures of all the noted generals of the Civil war, together with a number of letters from President Lincoln. He Avas acquainted with many of the illustrious men of Illinois in his day. and from all he received the high regard which is ever given in recognition of true worth of character. He did not seek to figure in anj' public light, preferring to devote his energies to his business interests in earlier years and to the welfare of his city at all times. As the champion of many measures for the public good, he proved himself a valued resident of Quincy. As the day, with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activity, its evening of completed and successful effort, ending in the grateful rest and quiet of the night, so was the life of this honored man. He stood, in his old age, when crowned with years and wealth, just where he had stood in early manhood, as the advocate of all that is truly worthy and admirable in man; of all that is honorable in man's relations with his fellownien. Ever loyal to his city, faithful to his friends, his greatest devotion given to his wife and children, his interest centering in his home, where his noble traits were most often manifest.

William H. Woodruff, born in Quincy, August 29, 1860, entered the public schools at the usual age, eventually became a high school student, and afterward matriculated in the Chicago University, where he spent two years, leaving that institution at the age of eighteen years. On leaving college he accepted a position in the First National Bank of this city, where he remained for several years, and evejitually he became the secretary of the Quinc.v Lumber & Sawmill Company, which sold out in 1885. He then became associated with the Taylor Brothers' Milling Company, a relation that was maintained for twelve years, and in 1900 he associated himself with the Pure Ice Company and has since been its secretary. He possesses energy and enterprise in his business affairs, and his counsel in commercial matters is regarded as reliable and valuable. In politics he is independent.

Joseph B. Vanden Boom

Joseph B. Vanden Boom, now deceased, was engaged in business in Quincy for many years. He was brought to this city by his parents during his infancy, his birth having occurred in Germany, November 22, 1852. He is a son of Henry "and Elizabeth (Van Bimel) Vanden Boom, who are also natives of Germany. The father was a cabinet-maker by trade, following that pursuit until 1854, when he emigrated to America, settling first in St. Louis, Missouri, where he followed cabinet-making for a few years. He then came to Quincy, where he worked at his trade until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he enlisted and served throughout the period of hostilities, giving valuable aid to the Union cause. He then returned and lived a retired life in Quincy throughout his remaining days. His wife also died in this city.

Joseph B. Vanden Boom obtained a common school education in Quincy and, after putting aside his text books, he learned the house painter's trade. He afterward worked as a house painter and finisher for many j^ears, continuing his labors along that line until 1890, when he entered into partnership with Charles H. Walker under the firm name of Walker & Vanden Boom, dealers in wines and liquors, at No. 500 J\Iaine street. They were in business together for several years, after which Jlr. Vanden Boom admitted his son Charles H. to a partnership under the firm style of Vanden Boom & Son. They began conducting a saloon at No. 535 Hampshire street, and this business is still carried on by the son, the father having been connected therewith up to the time of his death, which occurred August 30, 1904.

^Ir. Vandeti Boom was married in Quiuey to Miss Annie A. Forke. a native of St. Louis, ^lissouri. and a daughter of Henry J. and JMargaret (Labin) Porlce, who were natives of Germany and became early residents of Qiiincy, where the father engaged in the nuinufaeture of brick until his death, which occurred October 10, 1900. ]\Irs. Forke now i-esides at No. 427 North Eighteenth street. ]\Jr. and Mrs. Vanden Boom became the parents of two children: ]\Iatilda, Avho is the wife of Phineas Yeariek, a tailor, located at the corner of Sixth and Hampshire streets inQuincy ; and Charles H., who married Frances Merman, resides on Vine street and is conducting the saloon which was established by his father.

^Ir. Vanden Boom gave his political suppoi-t til the democratic party. He held membership in the St. Rose of Lima church on North Eighth street, in Quincy, to which his wife also belongs. He was very successful in his business engagements here. The Vanden Boom family is well known all over Quincy, several of its members being represented in this work. ilrs. Vanden Boom owns an attractive home at No. 1021 Oak street, wliich stands as a visible evidence of her huslianrl's thrift aiul abilitv.

Sylvester P. Bartlett

Sylvester P. Bartlett, who is serving as fish eonnnissioner of Illinois and agent for the United States commission at Quincy, was born in this city, January 2, 1842, and has continuously I'esided here identified always with its interests and taking just pride in what has been accomplished in the permanent improvement and development of the city. He is a son of Sylvester ~Si. Bartlett. who for many years occupied the position of editor of the (^)uincy Whig, lie was one of the ftiunders of that i)aper, which was established in 1838 by the iirm of Bartlett & Sullivan. Pie was thus identified with journalistic interests until 1852, when his death occui'red and was deeply deplored throughout the entire community, for he had been the champion and stalwai't support(>r of all progi-essive measures and his influence had been far-reacliing and beneficial. In early manhood he had wedded Julia Odell, a daughter of John Odell, who was one of the pioneer residents of Adams county, arriving in this locality soon after Ex-Governor John Wood had estalilished his home here. Mr. and ]\Ii-s. Bartlett l)ecame the parents of seven children, but only two are now livinu': Sylvester P. and Loring S.. the latter a resident farmer of Adams county.

of the schoolroom learned the jirinter's trade in his father's office. On starting out in business on his own account he opened a groceiy stoi-e and conducted the enterprise successfully until 1876. Pie next turned his attention to the fruit business, becoming an extensive shipper, and to that commercial enterprise devoted his attention until 1879, when he was elected a mendier of the board of fish commissioners. A few years later he became agent for the United States in charge of the distribiition of indigenous fish, which ])osition he has since held with offices at the corner of Second and Oak streets in Quincy. In this connection lie has gained a national repiitation, his opinions being received as auth(n-ity on all matters relating to the propagation, preservation and distribution of fish. His work in this state is of first importance from the fact that the Illinois river is one of the finest and most productive streams in the entire country and each year hundreds of carloads of young fish are reclaimed and saved under his direction from the shallow lakes and sloughs along the line and distributed throughout the state and country. ^Iv. Bartlett has conducted his work for the state and national commissions with a zeal and energy possessed by very few men. He has comprehensive knowledge of the nature and halnts of all the native fish and his success in this work has gained for him unusual distinction. Fish propagation and distriliTition has become an important field of activity, claiming government attention because of its value to the general po])ulation, and ]\Ir. Bartlett in the positions he fills is i-ecognized as a competent officer and has lieeome widely and favorably known, having an extensive acquaintance among public men.

I\Ir. Bartlett is a stalwai't advocate of the rejiublican party, ever giving his support to its ]n'ineiples and upholding his policy by his ballot. Socially he is a JIasim and one of the prominent members of the order. He is one of the most highly respected citizens here with a large circle of friends. His manner is genial and affable and his qualities of comjianionship reiich-r him a favorite in all eirch^s.

John A. Ausmus, living on section 29, Keene township, is a representative of one of the old pioneer families of Illinois, and his birth occurred in Clayton, Adams county, on the 1.3th of December, 1852. Ere Illinois was admitted to the ITnion his grandparents became residents of the territory, arriving in St. ('hiir county in 1817. They settled tweiity-si'veii miles east of St. Louis and tln'i'e liegan life in ti'ue pioneer

S. M. Bartlett

Peter Ausmns. father of oiir subject, was born in Tennessee, ilay 30, 1811, and was, therefore a youth of six summers when brought by his parents to Illinois. He was reared iipon the old homestead farm in St. Clair county, amid the scenes and environments of pioneer life. After arriving at years of maturity, he was married on the 9th day of July, 1829, to :Mi.ss ilartha Ballow, who was born in Tennessee, Februarj' 11, 1811, and was also a representative of one of the pioneer families of this state. Following their marriage, they removed to Brown county, Illinois, and in 1832 came to Adams county, where tliey spent their remaining daj's. They lived in a little log cabin, in which curtains served instead of doors, and in such an insecure abode ilrs. Ausmus would remain alone with her children for two or three weeks at a time when her husband would go to ilorgan coiinty. where he could secure employment that would bring him ready mojiey and enable him to provide the necessities of life for his little family. The journey to Adams county had been made with an ox team and wagon, the wheels of which were made from blocks sawed from a log. ^Ir. and ilrs. Ausmus possessed the true spirit of the pioneers, meeting all dangers and hardships with courage and resolution, and, in the course of time, they were enabled to enjoy more of the comforts and conveniences of life. jMr. Ausmus worked for Governor Wood, splitting rails in order to pay for the land which he entered at the land office in Clayt(m. As his financial resources improved to .some extent, he purchased a cook stove for his wife, this being the first in Tise in or near Clayton. On the 3d of Augu.st, 1835, he was elected constable for the Clayton district and was sworn in by Henry H. Snow, then clerk of the board of county conunissioners. He was also a farmer and a minister of the Hard Shell Baptist clnirch. Mr. AusnuTS continued a respected resident of Adams county until his death, which occurred Aiigust 5, 1875. His wife, .survi^nng him for a quarter of a century, pa.ssed away February 5, 1900, at the age of eighty-nine years. Her brother. Hon. Charles Ballow, who now resides in the Anna Brown Home, has voted for seventeen presidents, casting his ballot for sixteen of these in Clayton.

John A. Ausmus pursued his education in the public .schools of Adams county, gaining a practical knowledge which fitted him for life's duties. He was reared to farm work, early becoming familiar with the best methods of caring for the fields, and, after attaining his majority, he went to Smith county, Kansas, where he carried on farming for three vears. He then returned to his native county and settled in Honey Creek township, whence he removed to Keene township in 1897. Here he has one hundred and ten acres of land on section 29, about two miles south of Loraine, and his place con.stitutes one of the best farms in the locality because of the care and labor he has bestowed upon it. When he returned from Kansas, in 1876, with his wife and three children his cash capital consisted of only four dollars and fifty-five cents, and all that he now possesses has been acquired since that time, a fact which indicates that his has been an active and usefiil career.

On the third of September. 1873, Mr. Ausmus was married to Miss Mary Johnson, who was born in Adams county February 12. 1853, a daughter of William and Mina (Lewis) Johnson, the former born in Ohio, July 31, 1820, and the latter in the Buckeye state on the 11th of June, 1825. They became residents of Adams county in 1840. The father passed away October 3, 1867, and his widow now resides near Paloma, Adams county. ]\rr. and Mrs. Ausmus have three children who are j'et living and have lost one, namely: Alberta, who was born September 12, 1875. and is the wife of William Reeee, a resident of Keene township ; Anna May, who was born March 4, 1878, and is living at home ; Mabel, who was born May 21, 1880, and died March 6, 1901 ; and Blanche, who was born Januaiy 29, 1894, and is with her parents.

ilr. and ^Mrs. Ausmus are members of the ^lethodist Episcopal church, and his political sujiport is given to the democracy. His fellowtoAMismen, recognizing his worth and ability, have frequently called him to public office, and he served for two years as collector, for three terms as to\\'n clerk, for four years as supervisor and has been school director almost continuously since attaining his majority. He has discharged his duties in a capable and able manner, with a conscientious understanding of the obligations that have devolved upon him, and at the same time he has never neglected his business afPairs, but has succes.sftilly carried on his work as a farmer and stock raiser. He has also raised some fruit, and the various departments of his farm work have brought him a good and gratifying financial return.

Frederick Thomasmeyer, deceased, who was engaged in the trunk manufacturing business in Qiiincy for several years and whose success came as a legitimate reward for his own well-directed and earnest labor, was born in Germany, IMay 18,

1H52, his pai'euls heing John and liOuisa Thoiuasnieyer, b()th_ of whom were natives of the fatherhind, whenee they came to America, in 1862, settling in Qniney. Just one week later the father was taken ill with smallpox and died here. The mother afterward made her home with her children nntil her death, whieh occurred when she was fifty-six years of a.ij'e. Only one of the family now survives, Louisa, who is the wife of Conrad Smith and is a resident of Corder. IMissoiiri. Those deceased an': Henry IT., .lohii. Elizalieth and Frederick.

Jlr. Thomasmeyer, of this review, received thorough educational training in Germany uj) to the time when he came to the new ^vorld and afterward broadened his knowledge through experience, observation and reading. His brother, Hemy II. Thomasmeyer, was the first of the family to come to America, and, settling in Quiney, turned his attention to the trunk maniifacturing bu.siness, in which he prospered so that he sent for his jiarents and the others of the family to join liim in the new world. After reaching tiiis city Frederick Thomasmeyer began working foi' his brother, mastering the business in principle and detail, becoming a jn-actical workman in addition to understanding the financial management of the concern, and at the age of twenty-one years was admitted to a partnershij), ])urehasing one-half intere.st in the business. This relatiim was maintained successfully until the l>rofher"s death, when the business was incorpoi-ated under the name of the Gem City Trunk Manufacturing Company, and Mr. Thomasmeyer continued in this line iintil his own demise. The Imsiness grew with rapidity aiul brought excellent financial returns. He had a Avell-equipped plant, supjilied ^\ith all modern machinery, and the product of his house was sueh that a ready market was secured.

In (Quiney Mv. Thomasmeyer was married to Miss Minnie Lageniann, a native of this city, born January 8, 1S54, and a daughter of Herman II. and Elizabeth (Ivuester) Lagemann, both of whom wei-e natives of Germany, whenee they came to the new world in 1836. Establishing his home in Quiney, the father here embarked in business, owning the first corn mill in the city. He engaged in the mill business and also in general merchandising i;ntil his latter years, when he retired from active life. Both he and his wife remained residents of Quiney until called to their final home. The Lagemanns were among the juoiux^r settlers of Quiney and were prominent and influential in early days, and the father continued an active factor in business life for many years. His sons are now engaged in the hardwai-e business uiuler the firm style of The Lagemann Hardware Company. Both the Lagemann and Thomasmeyer families are prominent and influential here. Unto Mr. and ]\Irs. Thomasmeyer were Itcn-n seven children, three sons and four daughters. The daughters are yet living and are at home, uamel.v: Ella E., who is a stenographer; Louisa C, a milliner; Nettie; and Frida. Those deceased are: Henry, who died at the age of five years: Albert, who died at the age of three and a half years: and Franklin, who died in infancy. Thi' father's death occurred January 17, 1896.

Mr. Thomasmeyer was influential and active in affairs relating to the city's welfare and upbuilding. He served as alderman of his ward for two terms, filling that position at the time of his death. He was a stanch republican, firm in his convictions, yet never bitterly aggressive. He belonged to the ilasonic fraternity and also the ilodern AYoodmen camp of Quiney and he held membei'ship in St. Peter's Evangelical church. He displayed in his life many of the sterling characteristics of the German race, including their perseverance, strong determination and unfaltering energy, and, becau.se of his untiring eft'orts in the business Avoi-ld, he built up an excellent business, becoming one of the leading representatives of industrial interests here. After the death of ilr. Thonmsmeyer his widow was nuide jiresident of the Gem City Triink Manufacturing Company, at No. 642 Maine street, while E. TI. Kuhlo acts as manager. ]\Irs. Thomasmeyer owns a nice home at No. 830 Kentucky street, where she and her children reside. She has spent her entire life in this city and has a wide acquaintance and many warm friends.

Samuel W. ]\IeClintock, living on section 7, Clayton towiiship, is one of the active and thriftsfa rmers of his part of the county, owning and operating a farm of two hundred and forty acres of rich and pi'oduetive land. He also farms other lands and, through the careful management of his business affairs, is meeting with well-merited success. He was born in Adams county in 1849, his father, William iMcClintock, having been one of the early settlers here, coming from Kentucky. He ojiened iip a fann here in the midst of a pioneer district and continued active in agricultural pursuits until his death, whieh occurred when his son Samuel was only about five years of age. His wife .survived him and reared a family of five children, of whom three are living.

S. "W. MeClintoek renmined with his mother until he had reached man's estate and then began farming on his own account, renting land, which he operated for several years. He inher- ited a part of the old homestead aud bought eighty acres where he now resides. This he placed under the plow and. through modern farming methods, has developed it into a rich aud productive tract. He ha.s also purchased the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead and now owns two hundred and forty acres of valuable land. His farm is splendidly improved, for he has erected a large and substantial residence in attractive architecture and has also built good barns and all the necessary outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. His improvements are of a most substantial character, and everything about the place is neat and thrifty in appearance, indicating to the passerby the careful supervision of a practical and progressive owner. In connection with the tilling of the soil, he is also raising and feeding good grades of stock, and both branches of his biisiness are proving profitable.

]\[r. i\IeClintock was married in this county in 1876 to ^liss Lydia Bontortit'. a native of Adams county. They now have four children : Charles, Albert, Lottie and Irvin, all at home. The parents are members of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church of Golden. Politically Mr. MeClintock is a stanch democrat, but has never desired or sought office, preferring to give his undivided attention to his farming pursuits. He is known as one of the honest yeomen of Adams county, en.joying the confidence, and good will of all with whom he has been associated.

George .\rrowsinith, now deceased, was for many years a prominent farmer of Ellington township and one of its early settlers, taking an active and helpful part in the work of pioneer improvement. He was boi-n in New York state ]\Iarch 20, 1818. and was a son of Edward Arrowsmith, also a native of New York. The paternal gi-andfather came from England to America and settled in the eastern inetropolis, where Edward Arrowsmith eventually became a successful business man, engaging extensively in the manufacture of sails. He was also the owner of several large schooners and was thus closely connected with shipping interests. He weddecl Miss ilary ("Smith) Gleut worth, who was born in New York.

George Arrowsmith was reared in the city of his nativity. His father died when George was fourteen years of age and in 1836. when a j'oung man of eighteen years, he came to Illinois. His father had purchased a half section of land in Adams county, and it was to take charge of this property ancl improve it that ^Ir. Arrowsmith came to the west. He was accompanied by his brother John and they settled upon this land, devoting their time and energy to its cultivation and improvement. The deed to this property was signed liy James ^Monroe, then president of the United States, and this valuable old paper is now in possession of Mrs, Arrowsmith.

In 18i7 George Arrowsmith was married in Quincy to ]Miss Ann Eliza Berrian, who was born in New York city May 19, IS'21, and is a daughter of William A. and Sophia (Riker) Berrian, both of whom were natives of New York. Her luicle, "Washington Berrian. and her great-uncle, Richard Berrian. di'ove to Illinois in 1819, visiting the present site of the city of Quincy, but did not settle here at that time. Her fathei', William A. Berrian, was a merchant of New York, ancl in 1883 he came to Illinois with his family, being six weeks in making the trip and arriving at Ins destination on the Tth of November, 1833. The following j-ear he purchased a farm seven miles ea.st of Quincy, and there he lived iintii his death, becoming one of the enterprising and successful agriculturists of the commiiuity. He owned one hundred and sixty acres of land which, responding to the cultivation that he bestowed upon it, became very productive and valuable. In his political views he was an old-line whig, and he died at the age of seventy years, while his wife passed away at the age of seventy-seven yeaivs. Their living ehildi-en are: James T. Ben-ian, who resides in Missouri : Mrs. Josephine Slaight. of ^Missouri : ilrs. Anna E. Arrowsmith: and Mary, who is living on the old Berrian farm.

Mr. and ilrs. Arrowsmith began their domestic life upon the farm which is still their home. It is located east of Quincy and comprises .sixtynine acres of land. He at once began its development, laboring earnestly for its improvement and cultivation, and, as years passed, he transformed it into a valuable property, on which he raises general crops and stock. Here he continued to reside until his death, which occurred January 31, 1886, when he was sixty-eight years of age. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Arrowsmith were born six children: Geoi-gie, ^lary. Charlotte, Louisa, James and George.

'Sir. Arrowsmith was an advocate of republican jirinciples and kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day although he was never an office .seeker. For a niunber of yeai-s he served as school director and was ahvays interested in anything that tended to improve the mind. He was reliable in his business, faithful in friendship and won the respect and good will of all with whoiTi he was associated. Mrs. Arrowsmith still resides upon the old home farm, where she has now long resided. The place is operated by her sons and is devoted to the raising of hay. grain and stock. There is a dairy of eighteen cow.s and this branch of the business is proving profitable. Mr. Arrowsmith was one of the early re.sidents of the county, coming here when it v>'i\h a wild, unimproved di.strict, few settlements having been made upon the prairies, and hi.s own labors along agricultural lines contributed in substantial measure to the improvement of Ellington township.

George Theodore Peatheringill

George Theodore Featheringill. who for the past seven years has been overseer of the poor at Quincy. was born in Oldham county, Kentucky, on the 17th of ^lareh, 1845, his parents being William and Ellen (Dale) Featheringill. The father was of English lineage and was born in Kentiieky. He was one of a family of four children : John. Elias, Elizabeth and William, all now deceased. William Featheringill died in Adams county, Illinois, on the 14th of April, 1860, when lie was fifty-nine years of age. His wife was of French lineage and M'as born near Dover, Missouri. Her death occurred May 3, 1804, when she was seventy-four years of age. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Peathergill were born seven children : Mary E., the deceased wife of George H. Walker; Prances Ann, who is the widow of Jacob Carter and resides in Augusta, Illinois; George Theodore: IVIontroville E., deceased; Adeline L., the wife of S. T. Carr, of Oakwood, Missouri; Louisa Ellen and Laura Dale, both deceased. Jackson Featheringill, a nephew of William Featheringill, left the United States at the age of sixteen years, received a military education and became famous and Avealthy.

George T. Featheringill spent the first eight years of his life in his native state and then accompanied his parents on their removal to Adams county, Illinois, the family home being established first at Quincy, where he began his education in the jiublic schools. The family afterward removed to Fall Creek township but after a brief period the father sold his farm there and bought a tract of land of one hundred and sixty acres in Ursa township, upon which he continued to carry on agricultural pursuits until his death. In his youth George T. Featheringill was earl.v trained to the habits of the farm and following his father's death he assisted his mother in the conduct of the home property. He continued at home until his mother's second marriage to Jonathan Inman, a prominent citizen of Adams county, at which time he removed to Mr. Inman 's farm in Fall Creek township and operated that until the death of the owner. Mr. Featheringill then purchased fifty acres of land which he cultivated and improved in addition to operating the farm of the Inman estate. He was thus engaged for two years, when he disposed of his interests in Illinois and removed to Texas. There he turned his attention to the grocery and feed business, being for a time a representative of mercantile interests in Dallas. In 1876, however, he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife and following her death he returned to Quincy. Here he became i^roprietor of the Missouri House, which he conducted for three years and then sold out. He afterward removed to Kansas City, ^Missouri, where he remained for a few months and upon his return to Quincy he conducted the Franklin House for a year. He next acceitted a p(«ition on the police force, serving as patrolman for four years, afterward as city detective and later in various other positions in connection with the dejiartment, his entire service covering thirteen years. In 1897 he was appointed overseer of the poor and has since filled that position, covering seven consecutive years.

On the 13'th of Febi-uary, 1873, Mr. Featheringill was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Gant, of Quincy. a daughter of J. P. Gant. Following their removal to Texas she went to San Antonio for medical treatment and died in that city in 1876, at the age of twenty-two years. On the L'4th of ^rarch.^lSSO. Mr. Featheringill was again married, his second union being with Jliss Olive Sammous, a daughter of Isaac Sammons, of Adams county. The children of this marriage are: Orin T., now living in Hester, Missouri; Ora Mabel, Zola Olive, and Roy Isaac and Ray Williams, twins, all of Quincy. ]\Ir. Featheringill is one of the best known men of Adams county. He is obliging in manner, possesses a kindly disposition and is known as a good neighbor and an honest and reliable citizen. He belongs to the Christian church and his many good qualities of heai-t and mind have gained him the esteem of those with whom he has been associated.

Chester A. Babcock

In the history of the legal profession of Quincy and Adams county and, incleed, of the state of Illinois, it is imperative that due recognition be accorded Chester A. Babcock, who was one of the leading attorneys at the Quincy bar. He was also a political leader of prominence. As an orator he had few equals, and his prominence in public life was the result of his devotion to the general good and his piiblie-spirited citizenship.

county, Illinois, January 17, 1849. His parents, Edgar and Julia Babeoek, were born in central New York, and there the father enga^red in farming, but at an early day removed to the west, settling in Metamora, Woodford county, Illinois, where he followed various kinds of business. At one time he was county clerk of that county. Subsequently he returned to the Empire state, settling in Chenango county, where both he and his wife resided until their life's labors were ended in death.

Chester A. Babeoek attended the common schools of his native state and then entered the Univer.sity of Chicago, where he was graduated in 1870. After teaching for a time, he came to Quincy, where he pursued his law studies in the office of Wheat. Ewing & Hamilton. His active business life was spent in Quincy. He always prepared his cases with great thoroughness, was original in his deductions, strong in his reasoning, and presented his facts in a clear, concise and forcible manner in the court room. The public and the profession acknowledged him to be one of the leading practitioners at the Quincy bar, and his law practice grew to be very extensive, returning him, therefore, a gratifying income. He continued to engage in the practice until his death, and yet he did not confine his attention alone to law, for he found opportunity to inform himself thoroughly concerning the great problems which have divided political opinion. He often addressed public aiidienees upon the question and issues of the day, and his oratorical ability, as well as his sound reasoning, enabled him to leave a strong impress upon the minds of his hearers. He was an advocate of democratic principles and was on one occasion a candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois. He held various offices in Quincy, discharging his duties in a most capable and straightforward manner, and his devotion to the public good was unquestioned.

Mr. Babeoek was married in Quincy to Miss Cornelia W. Marsh, a daughter of the Hon. William JMarsh of Quincy, who was at one time a leading representative of the bar. He was of English descent, his ancestors having come to America at an early period in the development of the new world. His grandfather, Captain Ebenezer ilarsh. was born in Hampshire county, Massachusetts, and his father, Zimri Marsh, was also a native of the Baj- state. He married ]Miss Creusa Hubbard, a daughter of Caleb Hubbard, familiarly known as Major Hubbard of the "plum trees," who resided in Massachusetts. He participated in the battle of Bunker Hill. Captain Ebenezer [Marsh w^as also a soldier of the Revolutionary war and was one of the minute men at Lexington. Wlien advanced in vears Mrs.

Judge William ]\Iarsh was born in Cayuga county. New York, ilay 11, 1822, and was the fourth in a family of seven children. He attended a private school in Tompkins county, New York, and was afterward a student in an academy and in Union College, New York, being graduated from the last named institution in 1842. He studied law in the office of Judge Jewett. of Skaneateles, New York, and was admitted to practice at the New York bar in 1845. He began practice in Ithaca, New York, where he remained until 1854, removing in that year to Quincy, where he entered into a law partnership with William H. Benneson. Thi-ee years later Judge Skinner was admitted to the firm imder the name of Skinner, Benneson & Marsh, and when Mr. Benneson joined the Union army as colonel of the Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry in 1862 the firm continued as Skinner & ilarsh. this relation being maintained until the death of Judge Skinner in 1877. Judge Marsh became a partner of William MeFadon, and in 1885 this partnership was dissolved by his election to the bench of the circuit court, the district being then composed of Adams, Pike, Brown, Schuyler, Fulton and Hancock counties. For six years Judge ilarsh served on the bench, and his record there was in harmony with his record as a man and a lawyer, distinguished by unswei'ving fidelity to duty, as well as by an unbiased administration of the law, with due regard to equity as well as precedent. He was recognized, too, as one of the most pi'ominent leaders in the democratic party in Illinois, laboring for its interests from the time he became a resident of this state to promote its growth and prosperity. He was ever a champion of government reform and improvement, and he did much to uphold the legal and political status of the state.

On the 29th of August. 1848, Judge Marsh was married to Cornelia M. Woods, of Lockport, New York, a daughter of Judge J. L. Woods of that city. They became the parents of four children, but the third, William, died in infancy. The others are : Mary M., the wife of Don A. Sweet, of Amarillo, Texas, where he is general auditor of the Pecos Valley and the Southern Kansas lines, both southern branches of the Santa Fe system; Mrs. Babeoek; and Lawrence W., who resides at the old IMarsh home in Quincy. Judge Marsh and his family were well known in social circles of this city, and there his influence, as in other lines of life, was always for good. He was closely identified with many of the interests and enterprises which led to commercial development and the consequent prosperity of Quincy. He was a stockholder in the First National Bank, the Quiucy Gas Company and lu'esident of the Barlow Corn Phinter Company, and other business euterpi'ises felt the stimulus of his sound judgment and untiring energy. He died April 14. 1894, and his wife died September 14, 1901.

]\Ir. Babeoek passed away August 28, 1899, and his life, like that of Judge Marsh, was worthy of all respect. He had a wide acquaintance among the best citizens of Illinois, and especially in political and legal circles his ability and worth conniianded the esteem and confidence of all.

Dr. Josiah Raymond Kelly, who since 1889 has engaged in the general practice of im-dicine and surgery in Quincy. making a specialty of the treatment of lung dismsi's and of hay fever, in which department of his j)rofcssional service he has attained excellent success, was born January 11, 1847, in Beverly, Adams county, Illinois. The family was originally from Ireland. Dr. Kelly being iif the fourth generation in this country. His parents were Eraser and Hannah (Raymond) Kelly. The father was born i)i Woodbridge, New Jersey, and came to Adams county about 1835, thereby liecDining one of its early settlers. He was empluyed by others for many years or nntil 1852, when he jnu-chased a farm of his own and he yet resides upon the old homestead, which is now managed by one of his sons. His life has been a busy, useful and honorable one, and now at the advanced age of eighty-seven years he receives the respect and veneration of all wlm know him. He married Hannah Raymond, a daughter of William Raymond, who came to Adams county in 1 835 from Beverly, Massachusetts, and purchased four hundred acres of land. Tlie tmvn of Beverly in this county was originally a part of his tract and his daughters, Hannah and Eliza, at a gathering of the early pioneers to estal)lish the town, were asked to give a name to the new place, and they called it Beverly in honoi' of their old home in the east. For several years William Raymond was engaged in business in Quincy, but eventually retui-ned to his farm, where he died in 1862. His daughter, Mrs. Kelly, passed away in 1852, ten years prior to her father's demise, at which time Dr. Kelly was only five yeai's old. He is the eldest nl' fnui' chihli'i'ii, the others lieing John W., who v.'as Imrn in July, 1848, married Lotta Richardson and is a practicing physician of Qiiincy; Charles W., who is married and operates his father's farm; and Hannah E., who wa.s born in November, 1852, and is the wife of William Funk, a farmer I'esiding near Beverly.

tlie Quincy Methotlist College from 1867 until Ls(i9. In 1870 he was enrolled as a .student in Michigan Cniversity at Ann Arbor, and was graduated on the completion of the medical course ^larch 28, 1872. For a year lie engaged in practice in Kingston, where he was associated with Dr. J. (i. McKiuney, and in 1874 he removed to Boone, Hancock county, Illinois, where he [)racticed for six years. In 1880 he located in Augusta, that county, where he remained for nine years, and in 1889 he came to Quincy, vrhere he has since been located, devnting his time and attention to general jjractice and at the same time making a specialty during the last seven years of the treatment of lung diseases and hay fever. He has been especially successful in this department of the science and has built up a good practice, being the family physician in many households in this city. He belongs to the Hancock County iledical Society and to the Illinois State I\Iedical Society.

Dr. Kelly is a Mason, holding membership in Boone lodge and his political affiliation is with the democracy. He was married June 15, 1874, at Beverly, Illinois, to Miss JIaggie E. Richardson, daughter of James Richardson, who was then a merchant at Beverly but is now living m Paysou, Illinois, and is one of the old settlers of Adams county. Both Dr. and ilrs. Kelly are representatives of old pioneer families of the county and during the greater part of his life, covering fifty-seven years, Dr. Kelly has resided in Adams county and is, therefore, familiar with its history. He has taken a .just pride in its development and his own business career has lieen characterized by a similar progress leading toward perfection.

Erxest C. Selby

pji-nest C. Shelby is engaged in cultivating eighty acres of land and is an enterprising farmer, who in his chosen life work follows progres.sive and ]>raetical methods. He was born in Lima township, Adams county, December 10, 1866, and is a son of Lewis and Anna (Bolt) Selby. His father was born in Kentucky, Augiist 1, 1820. and was taken to ^Missouri by his parents when four years of age. There he lived until 1838, when he became a resident of Adams county, and in 1841 he located in Ijima township. He became familiar with all of the experiences and hardships of pioneer life and was actively engaged in the arduous work of developing a new farm. He continued to engage in farm labor throughout his entire business career and spent his last days upon the farm which is now occupied by Ernest C. Selhy. He died January 10, 1905. His first wife died in 1854 and he subsequently married the mother of our sub.jeet, who died February 17, 1876. For his third wife he married Jlilly Orr, who survives him. Three children of the family are yet living, namely: ]\Irs. Laura Finney, who lives in Keokuk, Iowa; William F.. a resident of Lima township : and Ernest C.

At the usual age Ernest C. Selby began his education by attending the public schools of Lima township. He has always lived upon the old home farm, working in the fields through the summer months, while in winter seasons he mastered the branches of learning that constituted the curriculum of the district schools. He now owns and operates eighty acres of fine laud. His home is situated on section 13, Lima township, about one and a half miles southwest of the village of Lima.

On the 16th of April, 1889, Mr. Selby was married to Miss Sarah E. Crenshaw, a daughter of Benjamin and ^lartha N. (Ellis) Crenshaw. Her father came to Adams county when a mere boy, and a few years later removed to Hancock county, Illinois, where he has spent much of his life. He is one of the oldest settlers of this part of the state and is now living in Lima township. His wife died in 1904. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Selby have been born four children : Laura E., born January 31, 1890 ; Ethan E., born January 29, 1893 ; Edith, who was born December 25, 1897, and died November 13, 1899 ; and Ema J., born Jlay 1, 1903.

Mr. Selby is a stanch advocate of the prohibition party, which indicates his attitude on the temperance question. He has served as school dii'ector for several years and he and his wife are members of the ]\Iethodist Protestant church, taking an active interest in its work and doing all in their power to promote its growth. Mr. Selby is a man whose entire life has been actuated by honorable purpose and characterized by manlj- conduct and thus wherever known he is held in high esteem.

Leayis L. Thornton

Lewis L. Thornton is a worthy representative of the agricultural interests of Adams county, having a fine farm on which are excellent improvements, including all the modern equipments that go to facilitate fa mi woi-k. A native of Kentucky, he was born in Pendleton county, January 18, 1836, his parents being John and Elizabeth (Smith) Thornton. At an early day the Thornton familj- was established in Virginia and the grandfather, John Thornton, who was born in the Old Dominion, removed from that state to Kentucky. His death occurred when his son John was a young lad. The latter was bom in Pendleton county, Kentucky, and spent his entire life upon a farm there, his death occurring in 1867. His wife was also a native of that state and was a daughter of William Smith, who was born in Virginia and was a soldier of the war of 1812. She long survived her husband and died in 1891. at the age of seventy-one years. Throughout her entire life she had been a consistent member of the Baptist church. Unto this worthy couple were born seven children, four of whom are yet living: Henry E., James S., William T. and Lewis L.

The boyhood days of Lewis L. Thornton were quietly passed in the work upon the home farm and in attendance upon the public schools of the neighborhood. The little "temple of learning" in which he mastered the common branches was a log structure with a puncheon floor, slab seats and a huge fireplace. He attended school throiigh the winter months and throughout the remainder of the year assisted in the work of the farm. After attaining his majority he started out in life for himself and was employed at splitting rails at fifty cents per hundred. In this way he gained the money that enabled him to come to Illinois, and since the spring of 1857 he has been a resident of Adams county. He fir.st rented land in Ursa township, and continued farming until August, 1862, when he responded to the country's call for aid and joined the boys in blue of Company B, Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry. He was largely engaged in guarding prisoners in Chicago. Because of ill health he was attached to the Veteran Reserve Corps and did not see active service in the field that he otherwise would have done. In September, 1864, he received an honorable discharge and returned home. He then resumed farming and since 1871 has made his home on section 19, Lima township. He purchased property that year and now has, in connection with his sons, two hundred acres of land, which is productive and yields them an excellent return. When he arrived in Adams county, in March, 1857, his capital consisted of but three dollars and with that to serve as a nucleus he has added to his possessions until he is now the owner of a valuable property representing a large investment.

Mr. Thornton was married to Miss Priscilla Taylor, of Ursa township, a daughter of Adam and Barbara (Grimes) Taylor, both of whom were natives of Kentucky' and were numbered among the pioneer settlers of Ursa township, where they established their home in 1837. The marriage of ]Mr. and Mrs. Thornton occurred November 20, 1859, and has been bles.sed with five children, of whom three are yet living, name- ly : Joliii A.. Eliznlietli A. ;ind Lewis A., while James C. and 'Shn-y C. have passed away. The eldest son, in connection with his father, is the owner of a fine apiary, containing three Imndred hives, and honey is one of the leading products of the farm. They raise Italian bees and have made a close stndy of bee culture. They sell bees as well as honey and also manufacture their own hives.

Mr. Thornton holds membership in McCreery post. No. 567, (J. A. R.. of Lima, and thus maintains pleasant relations with liis old army comrades. In his religious belief he is a Free Will Baptist and has served as one of the trustees of the church. Politically he is a democrat and has been school trustee, town clerk and justice of the peace. His duty in every office is performed in a capable manner, and in all matters of citizenship he is public-spirited and progressive. His life record should serve to encourage and inspire others who have to start out for themselves as he did. without capital. His history proves the fiiri'c and value of earnest, honest labor and slidws what may be accomplished when one has Ihc will to dare and to do. At all times he has connnanded the good will of his fellow men for he has been straightforward in his business dealings, reliable in citizensliip and faithful to the obligations of friendsliip.

John J. Plynn

John J. Flynn, who in the development and control of his business has accumulated a competence that ranks him with the substantial citizens of Quincy, was born in Blackstone, Worcester county, Jlassachusetts, April 9, 1854, and from a very early age has been dependent upon his own resources. His parents were Thomas and Rose (Hoye) Flynn, natives of the north of Ireland. They were married soon after their arrival in this country and for some years they resided in New England and both died in ilassaehusetts, when uku-c than seventy years of age. The father was a cotton broker.

In the family were eleven children and John J. Flynn, the only son, early had to aid in the .support of the family. Wlien but ten years of age he secured employment in a cotton mill and was thus engaged until 1874, when at the age of twenty years he decided to try his fortune in the west, believing that better business opportunities were here offered. He pursued a complete course of study in a commercial college here and then became a factor iji manufacturing circles of Quincy, turning his attention to the manufacture of spruce and root beer. The new enterprise prospered from the beginning and with thr early sales of his products he secured funds that enabled him to enlarge the business in its scope and purposes. He began liottling beer as soon as his limited capital would admit and in 1881 embarked in the soda water business, in which he has since continued. He has made a close and thorough study of every feature of e!>eiiiistry that enters into the protluction of carbonated Avaters. It M'as his purpose to secure absolute purity in the manufactured product and from the excellence of his product it seems that he mu.st have attained this. Fi-om time to time he began the manufacture of other carbonated waters and the rapid growth of his trade taxed the capacity of the plant to the fullest extent and caused its enlargement as opportunity offered. The present model establishment was built ; filters, distilled water and every modern improvement has been introduced : and Mr. Flynn is now at the head of an important business, which is conducted under the name of J. J. Flynn & ( '..nip.-my, at Nos. 200 to 208 jMaine street. Tlirrc In- mainifactures soda water, ginger ali\ exiracts, syrups, etc., and also deals in bar fixtures, glassware and sundries, selling to the trade in Illinois, Iowa and ilissouri. He is a man of business discernment, capable in management and far-sighted in business. In addition to his soda water business, he has given considerable thought to mechanical processes, and his ticiiius in that dii'ection has found expression in tlu' invention of several improvements for cotton hioiiis on which he has secured patents.

In 1877 I\Ir. Flynn was married to ^liss ]\lary E. Larkin, of Quincy, and they have two sons and a daughter : James J., John L. and Lillian ]\1. They have a beautiful home in Park place, and they are members <if St. Petei''s Catholic church. Mv. Flynn has been the architect of his own fortune and has buildcd wise]\- and well.

Klaus Leenei'ts is one of the native sons of Adams county, born on the 7th of October. 1873. His father. Oilman Leenerts, was a native of Germany and at an early epoch in the development and improvement of Adams countj' he took uj) his abode here. He was twice married and by the first union had the following named children : Frank, who is living in Northeast town- .ship : KlauK; Anna, the wife of Pleasant Bi-own, of IMaeomb, Illinois-. Eda, the wife of Rekus Block, of Cozad, Dawson countv, Nebraska ; Mary, the wife of THfert Block, 'of Nebraska: and Etta, wife of William Block, of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Bv his second iiiarriag<> Oltinan

Leenerts liail rive cliikli'cn : -Idhii. at home; Ilattie, the wife of William Groiiewold. of Northeast township: Oltmaii. Henry and Bertha, all at home.

Klaus Leenerts was educated in the schools of Northeast towu.ship, early becoming' familiar with the common branches of English learniug;. and when his education was completed he turned his atteution to farmins. lie is now the owner of thirty-six acres on section 5. Clayton township, where he is engaged in raising .stock and in the breeding of full-blooded Phnnouth Rock and rose comb white leghorn chickens. lie is sending r-ggs to all the breeders of fine chickens throughout the country and is likewise very successful in raising fine stock. His farm is well equipped for the purpose for which it is used and its neat and thrifty appearance indicates his carefid supervision.

In 1897 ]\Ir. Leenerts was mari-ied to ;\lattie Buss, born in Adams county in 1874. and the.v have three children : Hattie, who was born Oc tober 1-t. 1897, and died May 25, 1901: Ella, born October 8, 1900 : and Hiika, born Jlarch 22, 1904. The parents hold membership in the Lutheran church and 'Sir. Leenerts gives his political support to the republican party.

William Hughes

William Hughes, who owns a farm on section 35, Concord town.ship, was born in Wa.shington eoimty, Pennsylvania. September 17, 1827, his parents being Jacob and Jane (Gunn) Hughes, the former born JIarch 6, 1784. The parents came to Adams county. Ma.y 9, 1840, arriving in Quincy after a trip by water that covered nine days. They located near Burton, Illinois, where they lived for seven yeai-s and in 1847 removed to iMcKee township, where the father followed the occupation of farming. He served as a soldier of the war of 1S12 for three years and participated in the battle of the Wilderness under (ieneral William Henry Harrison. His death occurred April 18, 1868, when he was eighty-four years of age.

William Hughes pui'sued his education in one of the old-time subscription schools. He was onlj' tw'elve years of age at the time of his parents' arrival in Adams county and here he was reared amid the environments of pioneer life, early becoming familiar with the difficulties and hardships which wei'e borne by all who made early settlements in this locality. After i-eaching manhood he operated rented land for .some time and in 1856 he purchased sixty-one acres on section 3. ]\tcKee township. He is to-day the owner of <>nc hundred and eightv aci'es of land

On the 5th of October, 1851, Mr. Hughes was married to Plelen F. Keller, who was born February 12, 1835, in Adams county, Illinois, near Quincy, her parents being John Henry and Anna (Snyder) Keller, Her father was born in North Carolina, ilay 13, 1784, and the mother's birth occurred in that state, March 27, 1798. They came to Adams county, in October, 1831, driving across the country from North Carolina, and they reached Camp Point at the time the Indians were there encamped - a fact which gave the name to the place. Proceeding on their way to Quincy, however, they spent the winter in the city and then removed to a farm. The father a.ssisted in building the first mill in Quincy and afterward purchased three hundred acres of land, on a part of which the town of Kellerville now .stands. He died August 31, 1886, at the age of ninety-two years, while his wife passed away May 11, 1872.

Unto ;\lr. and ^Mrs. William Hughes were born eight children, of whom five are now living: Jacob, who was born June 13, 1852, married Julia Grady, and resides in California ; Cornelius A., born ^March 24. 1854. married Ennna Davidson, and resides in Dodge Cit.v, Kansas ; Sylvester, born February 12, 1856, died November 2, of the same vear; Amanda C, born December 19. 1858, died March 1, 1881: Eva S., born April 19, 1866, became the wife of Thcmias Hendrickson, and died ]Mareh 2, 1895 : Dorothy J., born February 11, 1868, is the wife of Guy David.son, of Concord township : Edgar, born September 2, 1869. married Gertrude Huffman, and lives near his father: and Ralph, born November 30, 1875. married ]\ryrt]e Huffman, and lives in Kellerville.

^Ir. Hughes is a democrat in his political views and has served as school director for sixteen .vears and as road commissioner for eighteen years. He and his family are members of the Christian church and enjoy the warm esteem of many friends throughout this part of the .state. He is to-day one of the honored pioneer settlers of the county, having an intimate knowledge of events which have formed the early history of this section of Illinois as well as those which indicate its later progress and development.