Quincy Township (part 30 of 74)

Rudolph C. Boger attended St. Boniface Catholic school in Quincy and afterward was a student in the Gem (Jity Business College, where he pursued a thorough course and was graduated, thus becoming well e(|ui|)ped for life's practical and responsible duli.'s. lie then began as a bookkeeper in a purk packing liouse of Quincy and later he accepted a ]i(isiti(in as Ixiokkeejier with John J. Wessels, who \v;is eiigag(Hl in the wholesale confectionery business in Quincy. Mr. Boger was liookkeeper there for three vears. In 1883 he and .Messrs. :\Iiller and Pfeifter, of Quincy, purchased the business of Mr. Wessels and the jMiller, Boger Cracker and Confectionery Company was organized, with Mr. Boger as manager. That firm continued in the wholesale confectionery business imtil December, 1889, Avhen their store was destroyed l)y fire. Mr. Boger then accepted a yiosition Avith a .Milwaukee wholesale confectionei-y house as traveling salesman and after a few months he received an offer from 0. II. Peekham, one of the largest wholesale confectionery houses of St. Louis. Accepting a position with him as traveling salesman, he went ujion the road in the east and acct)rdingly moved his family to Cincinnati, Ohio, residing at No. 938 :Me:M'illin street. He traveled for the St. Louis hou.se for ten years and in the s]>ring of 1900 he again endiarked in business on his own account, in Cincinnati, entering into partnership with Adolph Goelitz under the firm name of Boger & Goelitz, proprietors of a wholesale specialty confectionery house at No. 220 Main street. Cincinnati. ]\lr. Boger continued in the business there until bis death, building up an excellent tr;ide.

Mr. Boger diivl in' Cineiiuiati', .\ugus( 1, 1900, at the early aL!'e of thii'ty-seven years. After his death ^Irs. Poucr sold her interest in the business there to .Mr. (loelitz and returned to (Quincy. where she has since made her home. She has some valiial)le i-esiilem-e pmpei'ty on Vermont street and she and lier danuliter I'cside at No. 516 South Twelfth street.

^Ir. Boger was a memlier of (^uiiiey council, X<i. 195, Royal Arcanum. Politically he was a re]iul)lican. He and liis wife attended the Presbyterian church. He had many friends in Quincy, wluM-e he was well known and held in the highest respect. Perhaps I\Ir. Boger 's most marked characteristic was his devotion to his family, fi-om whom he never was long separated, returning from all of his travels as often as his business woidd in any degree y)ermit. He eounted no personal sacrifice on his part too great if it would enhance the welfare and happiness of his wife and children.

William Bowles, now d<'ceased, was for many years a resjx'eted. ]iroiuinent and influential farmer of Adams county. He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky. September 29, 1829, and in 1830 was brought to Adams county l)y his parents, who settled upon the fann whei'e his widow now I'esides. It was then a pioneer district in which few settlements had been made. Large tracts of land were still in possession of the government and on these not a furrow luul been turned nor an improvement made.

William Bowles attended the frontier schools of his locality, pursuing his studies in an old log schoolhouse, with its slab seats and big fii-e-plaee.

The methods of iusti-uctioii were also very primitive, lie was mie of five ehiklren, of whom four are still living-. Like the others of the household he became familiar with the hardships and trials of frontier life and with the arduous task of developing a new farm. The machinery used at that time was very crude in comparison with the improved farming implements of the present day and nnieh hard manual labor was required in the tilling of the soil. At the time of the discovery of gold in California, Mr. Bowles, then a young man of twenty years, crossed the plains to the Pacific coast, four months being spent in making the trip. He was ([uite fortunate in his ventures, there making considerable money in the mines. He remained there for two years, while his brotlier Jesse, who went to California in 1850, is still there. He resides in town but is the owner of a large ranch which he conducts. Anne Bowles, a sister of William Bowles, became the wife of Alford T^rton and lives in Dunlap, Missouri. She has five children. J\Iary, another sister, is the wife of William Metz, a farmei-, residing near Guthrie, Oklahoma, and they have five children. Warren, another brother, lives north of Quincy, his home being near Mendon. He married Jane Carr, a daughter of L. G. Carr. and has four sons and two daughters.

Following his return from the far west William Bowles was married in 1851 to JMiss Amanda Beebe, a daughter of Silas and Lucinda (Dupee) Beebe. Her father came from New- York to Adams county, Illinois, at a time when the settlers in this part of the state often lived twenty miles apart. He purchased land for one dollar and a half per acre, buying from the government and eventually he became the owner of seven hundred acres, which in the course of time was very valuable, owing to the improvements made upon it and the rapid settlement of the county. The family home was upon the farm now occTipied by Fred Keasel and Mr. Beebe built there a brick residence which is yet a very fine country home. There were three children in his family. The eldest. Albert, who was born in 1832, died at the age of forty-eight year.s, leaving a son, Frank, who is now living in Quincy. Mary, the youngest, became the wife of George JMorris and both ai-e deceased. They left on(> child, A. A. Morris, who is a lawyer, living in Pittslmrg, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Bowles, the second member of hei- father's family, obtained her early education in the district schools. She was married when sixteen years of age and has lived ui>on the farm which is now her home for fifty-four years. She became the mother of the following children: Jesse lived in Missouri at the time of his death. His remains were brought back for burial in Craigtown, Hlinois. He had four sons and his widow is now living in Quincy. Lucy is the wife of Milo IMeCormick, a street-car employe in St. Jjouis, ^Missouri, and they have three children. .\nnie died in infancy. Charley is living on the old homestead. Augustus died at the age of twenty-one years. Mary died when ten years of age. Olive pas.sed away at the age of three years. Lucinda died at the age of one year, and one child died unnamed.

]\Ir. Bowles was a very successful farmer, was active and enterprising in his business affaii-s and was thoroughly reliable at all times. He had one hundred and sixty acres of vnluaiile land which he left his family. In his fi'aternal relations he was a Mason and was buried by the lodge in Craigtown cemetery. He voted with the democracy and was a member of the Christian church, to which ]\Irs. Bowles also belongs. He enjoyed the respect and good Avill of all and his death was deeply mourned by man>' friends as well as by his family. ]Mrs. Bowles, a most estinmlile lady, representing one of the worthy pioneer families of Adams county, yet resides on the old homestead to Avhich she w-as taken by her husband when a bride of sixteen vears.

Henry Charles Muellek. D. .M. D.

Dr. Henry Charles Mueller, successfully engaged in the practice of dentistry in Quincy. his native city, was born ]\Iarch 23, 1877, a son of Stephen and Fredericka (Pfeiffer) iMueller. The fatlier came from the city of Suhl, in Thuringen, Germany, to America about 1872. making his way to St. Louis, Missouri, and thence to Peoria. Illinois. He afterward came to Quincy. In early life he learned the trade of a gunsmith, but in Quincy turned his attention to patternfitting at which he is still engaged, being now connected with the Channon-Emery Stove Company, at No. 5 Ohio street. LTnto him and his wife were born five children, all of w'hora are living: Emma, who is married and resides in ilontana. the wife of J. C. Feisel; Henry C. ; ]\Iinnie, Louis and Anna, all thi-ee living at home.

Dr. Mueller, at the usual age, entered the public schools wherein he continued his studies until he had completed the high school course, and later he was a student in Chaddoek College, completing a business course. In 1896 he matriculated in Washington University, at St. Louis, where he took up the study of dentistry and completed his course by graduation with the class of 1899. Returning to Quincy he at once opened an office for practice and was not long in secui-- ing a fair patronage, which lias steadily increased. He is thoroughly familiar with the latest iiiipfovt'd methods and devices of dentistry and his work is of a character that has given entire satisfaction to his patrons, wlio find him careful, courteous and obliging, as well as skillful.

On the 5th of Octolier, 1904, Dr. Mueller was married to Miss Hester Helen Naumann, a daughter of the Rev. Philip Naumann and a sister of Dr. Naumann of this city. They are members of the Bethel (iernian Methodist Episcopal church and Dr. Mueller is a memlier of the board of the Young Men's Christian Association. In his political views he is a republican, but has no political aspirations for himself. lie belongs to the Mutual Protective League and in the line of his ])rofession he is connected with the Illinois State Dental Society and the District Dental Society, wherein he keeps in touch witli the progress that is continually being made in the line of his profession, as invention perfects the instruments of dentistry and knowledge broadens concerning the best methods of the care and treatment of the teeth. He has displayed a laudable ambition that promises W(>11 for still further success and already he is known as one of the more callable ]>i"ictitiimcrs of Ouincy.

Leo J. Kadeski

Leo .]. Kadeski. who as ])i'esident of the Defiance Garment Manufactui'ing Company of Quincy, is prosninently coiuiected with industrial interests in this city and who has an extensive acquaintance throughout the country as commander-in-chief of the Catholic Knights of America and the founder of its uniform rank, was boi'ii ill ]>udsiu. (leriiLauy, -lanuary 16. 1867. His fatlier, Stephen Kadeski, was l)()i-n in Sielieusch Loeschen, Germany, and was a proniiueut and influential citizen of his locality. He served as a soldier, was also in the civic department of the government service and was a large landowner. To this day many members of Mr. Kadeski 's family on his father's and mother's side are holding positions of trust in the fatherland. In 1882 Stephen Kadeski came to the LTnited States, locating at Chester, Illinois, but a few weeks after his arrival he was killed in a railroad accident, his death occurring when he was fifty-five years of age. His family continued to reside in Chester for four years and then removed to ^Marshall, Illinois, where they remained until 19lf2, when the mother, l\Ii's. Anna Kade.ski, came to Quincy to live with her son Leo and here she died in 1903, at the age of sixty-five years. In the family were eleven children, but only three are now living, the brother of our subject being Frank J. Kadeski, who is engaged in the dry-goods business at Marshall. Illinois, while the sister is JMartha, the wife of ilartin Stepszyn.ski, who is engaged iu the coopering business in Peoria, Illinois. After the death of his father the subject of this sketch became the pi-ovider and care-taker of the family. Leo J. Kadeski acquired his education in pul)- lie and private schools in his native country. He also I'cceived military instruction there and on leaving school he came to the United States. His first employment in this country was as a clerk at Chester, Illinois. He afterward worked for a short time upon a farm in IMissouri in order that his health might be benefited by outdoor exercise and later he returned to the store. Subse(|uently he went upon the road as traveling salesuum, rc|)i'esenting New York, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Chicago houses for over nine years. He was resident agent at St. Louis for three and a half years, and in 1900 he came to Quincy, where he embarked in the manufacture of skirts and petticoats under the name of the Defiance (iaruicnt Manufacturing Com- ]>any, controlled by the firm of L. J. Kadeski i<: Comp;\ny. This business has stcculily grown and the output of the house is now large, an excellent business having been developed, IMr. A. Doerr being the senior member of this fii'ui.

In 1899 Mr. Kadeski was married to Miss Doi'othea M. Doerr, a daughter of Anilrew Doerr, proprietor of Doerr's large department store of Quincy. She was born in this city in 1879 and both* Mr. and Mrs. Kadeski are n'lembers of the Catholic church. He is also identified with the ^lodern Woodmen of America, the Knights of Columbus, the Iowa State Travelei's Association and llii> Catholic Knights of America. In the last named he has attained high I'ank, being i-e-elected and now commander-inchief with headquarters at Quincy. He is also the founder of the uniform rank of the Catholic Knights of America and is sei-viiiu with i-aulc of major-general since its estalilishmenl in IS!).'), lie was instrumental in establishing its ladies auxiliary in 1895 and as the supreme delegate from Illinois lu' had adetiuate rates adopted in 1904 at a special session of the su])reme council, thus being instrumental in putting the society upon a sound financial basis. He has always been a strong gold democrat and he received his [larty's unanimous endorsement for secretary of state in 1896, but refused to become a candidate, although taking part in that memorable campaign. In political ((uestions, however, he is deeply interested and is a speaker of ability, having command of several languages, addressing his audiences with ease and in his oratoi'ical powei- displaying a frankness that indicates a r(^ady mastery of the subject. His arguments are strong- and eonvineiug and he is recognized as one of the capable leaders in party ranks in Illinois. The extent of his business interests and liis activity in fraternal and political circles make him one of the distinuuishcd citizens of (^uincy.

Isaac 'SI. Larimore, the owner of a valuable fruit and grain farm on section 23, Payson township, Avas born iu IMacon county, Missouri, February 25, 1844, a son of John W. and Elizabeth (Pahs) Larimore. His paternal grandparents were James and Naomi (Wolverton) Larimore, natives of Hampshire county, West Virgina, born about 1785 or 1790. The parents of our subject removed to the west in 1842, settling first in ilacon county, Missouri, where they remained until 1844, when they took up their abode on a farm in Payson township, Adams county, Illinois. Here the father purchased a farm, on which they remained nntil 1874, and then removed to Plainville, where their remaining days were passed. The father was an enterprising, practical farmer, who prospered in his undertakings and was thus enabled to spend his last days in well earned rest. In the family were six children : Albert W., born December 11, 1838, resides east of Payson: William, born December 20, 1840, was a .soldier of the Union Army and died April 13, 1862, of a wound received at the battle of Shiloh on the 6th of that month ; Isaac M. is the third of the family ; Rebecca, born June 9, 1848, is now ]Mrs. Price: James A. was born September 13, 1850, and Naomi was born ilarcli 25, 1856.

Isaac M. Larimore was educated in the publie schools of Payson township and worked on the home farm when not l^n.sy with his books. He continued to assist his father up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated ]\Iareh 25, 1866, the lady of his choice being Lydia M. Renner. a danghter of Peter and Jane (Pond) Renner, and a native of Crawford county, Penn.sylvania, January 25, 1845, being her natal day. The year following their marriage they located on the farm where they now reside biit in 1870 they removed to Fulton county, Illinois, where they remained until the fall of 1874, when they returned to their old home in Payson township, where they have since lived. Here Mr. Larimore owns two hundred and fifty acres of land, which joins the villaae of Plainville and is well improved, everything about the place being kept in good repair so that its neat and thrifty appearance indicates the careful .supervision of a practical and progressive owner.

Unto ^Ir. and j\Irs. Larimore have been born four children : John P., living in Kinderhook, Illinois, married Anna Penick and has two children. Nellie is the wife of T. 0. Behymer, who for eleven years has been engaged in the real estate business in Chicago; Clarence C. lives at home and drives the hack to Quincy. Freddie was shot and killed at age of twenty-five years near his home by an unknown person.

!Mr. Larimore is an exemplary member of the ]\Iasonic lodge at Plainville and has served as master for a number of years. Both he and his wife are members of the Order of the Eastern Star and she is a past matron. She is also a member of the Baptist church in Plainville and their son Clarence l)elongs to the ^lethodist church. In politics Mr. Larimore has always been a staunch republican and is never remiss in his duties of citizenship. His attention, however, has been mainly given to his business affairs and he is now a successful farmer, raising grain and stock, and also extensively engaged in the cultivation of apples and peaches. He has sixty acres in his apple orchard and raises Ben Davis and Jonathan apples principally. He also has a large peach orchard and raises Alberta, Ford No. 1, Alexander, Foster and Nixon freestone peaches. The fruit which he ships to market is of excellent size and quality as he secures the best nursery stock, and this branch of his business brings him a good income. He is one of the leading fruit-raisers of his part of the county and his opinions are largely regarded as authority on the niattor of eiiltivating apples and peaches.

William A. Guseman, one of the enterprising farmers of Adams county, living on section 17, Keene townshij), is a. native of West Virginia, his birth having occurred in Monongalia county on the 25th of October, 1827. His ancestors were of German birth and the family was founded in America by his great-grandfather, who was born in Germany and came to the new world with his brother. They arrived safely in New York but never saw each other aftei-ward. The grandfather was a farmer and had large milling interests in Virginia.

Lsaac Guseman, father of William Guseman, was a native of the Old Dominion, born in Fredericksburg in 1791. He began learning the ti'ade of a silversmith when seventeen years of age and followed that pursuit throughout his busines career. He and two of his brothers served their country in the war of 1812. In 1858 he removed from the south to Illinois, where he

.spent liis rcmaiiiiny days. lie was a local minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and for over fifty years engaged in preaching the gospel and in holding snccessful revival meetings, whereby many were induced to become followers of tiie Christ. He died in 1871 in the eightyfirst year of his age. The family of which he was a representative was noted for longevity, his eldest brother having died when eighty-eight yeare of age, while two other brothers reached the venerable age of ninety-three. Isaac Guseman was married in early manhood to Jane Reed, also a native of Virginia and a member of one of the old families of that state. She, too, was a devoted Christian, holding membership in the Methodist church, and she died in 1861 at the age of fifty-eight years. In their family were five sons and five daughters.

AVilliaiu A. Ouseman, the third in order of birth, acquired his education in one of the oldtime log .schoolhouses with its puncheon floor and slab seats. There were few text-liooks and little was taught beyond the three Rs. When eighteen years of age he became manager of a store in Morgantown, West Virginia, which he conducted for three years, and then embarked in business for himself as a merchant on attaining his majority. For twelve years he conducted his store with growing success and also gave a part of his time and attention to lumbering and milling but in 1856 his sawmill was destroyed by fire, causing a heavy loss as he carried no insurance. Thinking to recuperate his lo,st possessions in the west ilr. Guseman came to Illinois in the spring of 1858 and for three years was a resident of Hancock county. He settled in Adams county in 1861 and through the years that have since come and gone has lived on section 17, Keene township, where he has developed a splendid farming property. He owns eighty acres here and also has another tract of one hundred acres in the same township. His land is very valuable and he has made substantial improvements upon the home place until his farm is now one of the best in the locality.

Nothing has interrupted his labor save his service in the Civil war, he having enlisted in August, 1862, as a member of Company B., Seventy-eighth Illinois Infantry. He was afterward transferred to Company D of the same regiment and was at the front for eighteen months. He was, however, a member of the Reserve Corps and particijiated in no regular battles. Being injured at Bridgeport, Alabama, lie was taken to Chattanooga on a wagon and there received his discharge in November, 1863, on account of physical disability. He at once resumed farming and to that occupation has since devoted his energies.

On the 8th of December, 1868, Mr. Guseman was married to Miss Laverna E. Breneman, who was born in West Virginia, December -1, 1839, and was brought to Illinois at the age of three years by her parents, who resided in Hancock county, where both died. J\Ir. and Mrs. Guseman have two .sons : William II., the elder, born May 20, 1875, was married to Ida Estus, who was born June 25, 1875, a daughter of John and ilargaret (Dunbar) Estus, who were natives of Adams coxmty and are now living at Boston, Illinois. There are three children of this marriage: Nellie L., born January 13, 1899: Goldie M., January 13, 1901 ; and Gladys C, September 25, 1903. Harry Sterling Guseman, born July 30, 1879, was married to Gertie Howard and lives in Hancock county, Illinois. They have two children : Esther E., born December 4. 1900; and William Roy. born :\Iarch 25, 1904. In 1892 Mr. Gusenum was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died on the 17th of May of that year.

His political allegiance was given to the whig party until the organization of the republican party, when he joined its ranks and has since supported its principles. He has frequently attended its local conventions and is deeply interested in its success. He has been called to public office, serving for four years as supervisor, for si.x years as school treasurer, and as a member of the town board of trustees for a long period, acting for two years as its president. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and is a member of the l\Iethodist Episcopal church, in which he has served as steward, trustee and class-leader. His life has been in consistent harmony with his profession, characterized by integrity and all that is honorable in matters of relation with his fellowmen.

Loren Cherry Cox

Loren Cherry Cox, deputy revenue collector at Quincy, was born in Northfleld, Des IMoines county, Iowa, September 25, 1869. In the paternal line he descended from English ancestry and the first representatives of the name located in New Jersey at an early period in the history of the new world. Later generations removed to Ohio, where Richard Cherry Cox, the father of our subject, was born. When a yoimg man he removed with his parents from Ohio to Iowa and for several years prior to his death he was proprietor of a woolen mill at Nt)rthfield. He died when his son Loren was only seven weeks old. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Ann Campbell, was born in southern Illinois and when a .young lady went with her par- ents to Iowa. She was again luarried December 25. 1873, her second husband being Frederick Courts, who died in Jul.v. 1890. She is now living in Qnincy at the age of sixty-seven .vears. Her father, "William S. Campbell, was a direct descendant of one of the dukes of Argyle, the title being held by the Scotch family of Campbells. His wife was of Scotch-Irish descent and was a representative of a titled family. Her father was one of the Revolutionary heroes and was also a member of a South Carolina i-egiment that took part in the battle of Lundy's Lane during the war of 1812. He served as drum ina.jor of the regiment. His daughter, ilrs. Campbell, was liorn on the day that the battle was fought and her father did not see her until she was six months old. Prior to and during till' Civil war William S. Campbell took an active part in working for the freedom of the slaves and his home in southern Illinois .sheltered man.y a runaway slave escaping from the south.

Loren C. Cox obtained his early education in a public school at Northfield and later attended grammar schools of Peoria, Illinois, and Burlington, Iowa, residing for a few years in each city. He did not continue his course to graduation, being earl.v thrown upon hi.s own resources. A lover of nature, he spent much of his time in early life in tramping over the hills and along the bro()ks, deriving great enjo.vment from this companionship with the trees and the fields. He also eai'ly displayed a taste for mechanics, which he doubtless inherited from his father, and he eagerly read all books, papers and magazines which he could procure, bearing upon the sub.i'ect. When still ([uite young he worked upon a farm and in a woolen mill, finding the former pursuit uncongenial but enjoying the latter. The mill, however, was onl.v in operation a part of the year. It was in 1883 that he i-emoved with his mother and .step-father to Peo- I'ia. Illinois, where he attended school and later he continued his studies following their removal to Burlington, Iowa. While there he also secured a position as general utility lioy on the Burlington Hawke.ve. In 1885 he returned to his old home in Northfield and in 1887 removed to Quiney. He secured a position in a printing office as pressboy and later worked on a weekly .society paper, remaining in that position for about twelve years as business managei-.

In his political views Mr. Cox has always been a republican, active in the work of the party and his efforts have not been without desirable results. He organized the Kickapoo club of Quiney - a young men's republican club - in who was killed in a railroad wreck at Litchfield, Illinois, July 3, 1904, after which Frank L. Smith was appointed collector and he re-appointed Mr. Cox deputy on the 15th of September, 1904. Fraternally a ^lason, Mr. Cox .ioined Lambert lodge in 1901. He belongs to the Vermont street Methodist Episcopal church and for years was active in Christian Endeavor work.

On the 17th of October, 1901, in Quiney, Mr. Cox wa.s married to iMiss Emma Anderson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. ]\I. Andereon, an old and respected famil.v of the city, her father having been prominently connected with Quiney 's history for more than fifty years. They have one daughter, ]\Iarv Virginia, lioi'ii November 25, 1903. ]Mr. Cox cares little for society but is a man of domestic tastes, devoted to his family. Much of his leisure time, aside from the duties of his office, he devotes to experimenting and the reading of scientific books and magazines. It is his fir.st impulse, upon seeing a new mechanical contrivance, to learn how it is operated and then determine how the same effect might be produced in some other manner. He has been successful with some of his inventions and is continually experimenting on others. He is also fond of outdoor sports and delights in camera work and in hunting and fishing.

Dr. William A. ilillen, who is successfully engaged in the practice of medicine in Marcelline, was born ilarch 22, 1872, and is a son of Abner H. and Anna (Dewe.y) ^Milieu, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Ireland. The father was a captain on the ocean and on the Great Lakes, sailing for more than forty years. He is now deceased, but the mother is .vet living, making her home at Cape Vincent, New York, at the age of sevent.v .vears. There were eight children born to them, four of whom are living: Carrie, wife of Tolbert H. AAHieriy. living at Storm Lake, Iowa ; Abner D., of Cape Vincent, New York; Luc.y, wife of William Ma.jo, of Cape Vincent, New York : and William A.

Dr. Millen, a native of the Empire state, early formed a strong determination to acquire ar education and as he saw no opportunit.v for accomplishing this while remaining at home, he left the parental roof and soiight employment, hiring out for a .vear for five dollars per month. At the end of the .vear. however, his famil.v took his wages, for he was a minor. He then went to another farm, whi^re he made arrangements to work for eight dollars per month, but again his people eollec-twl his wages. This led Dr. :\Iillen to come to the west and iu Iowa he eutered the employ of a hardware merchant as an apprentice to learn the tinner's trade. He worked hard during the day and devoted his evenings to study, in which manner he improved his education until he was able to secure a second gi'ade certificate. During this time he had also read medicine with the idea of some day mastering the science and becoming an active member of the profession. He could not be admitted to a school of medicine, however, upon a second grade certificate, and going before the board of examiners he took the re<iuired examination, making such a good record that he was admitted to the college without a knowledge of Latin. While attending college he labored most strenuoiisly to master the course and finally won his diploma in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles caused by his lack of early educational privileges. He was graduated March 3, 1&96, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa. His clothes were worn and threadbare and he had not a cent in his pocket on the day of his graduation, but he said it was the proudest moment of his life. He came directly to ^lareelline with his diploma in one hand and in the other his little medicine case containing a few drugs antl instruments, and thus he began his life work. He lias built up an excellent practice until he now has more business than he can attend to. He has also kept well informed concerning the progress made liy the m<'dic;d fra ternity and has been quick to adojit any new methods which promised to jn-ove of practical benefit in the healing art. That he enjoys the entire confidence of the community is indicated by the large patronage extended to him and he also has the entire respect if his professional brethren, for he is a close adliercnl of llic ctliirs of the medical fraternity.

his graduation. Dr. Milieu was married t(. Teresa E. Crenshaw, of Keokuk, who was born February 21, 1878. and is a daughter of John T. and Cornelia (Underwood) Crenshiiw. Her father- is euLiaged in the implement business in Keokuk, Iowa, where he and his wife have a pleasant home. Dr. and Mrs. IMillen now liav( one son, Joseph H., born November 4, 1SI>7. They have an attractive home which was erected in 1904, at a cost of two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars and its chief charm is its gracious and warm hearted hospitality.

Di-. :Milleu belongs to IMareelline lodge. No. 114, A. F. & A. M.. also to the :\lodern Woodmen of America and the Court of Honor. In polities he is a republican and he and his wife are nii'mbers of the Presbyterian church. Personally he is a man of pleasant manner, genial tlisposition and sterling worth, possessing great energy and determination. He certainly deserves great credit for what he has accomplished, for many a man in the face of obstacles such as he has met would have been utterly discouraged and disheartened. From early boyhood, however, he worked on with the determination to gain success if it could be Avon by honorable, persi.stent effort, and toda.y he is one of the leading and capable members of the medical profession of Adam.s county. He belongs to the Adams count.v, the State j\Iedical and the American Medical Associations and in his profession has gained a most creditable position.

Josiah J. Perry

Josiah J. Perry, a contractor in plastering in Quincy, with a large and growing business, was born iu this cit.v, on Broadway, June 29, 1843. His father, JoshiTa Perry, a native of England, was born August 8, 1809, and in early life learned the trade of plastering. He came to the United States when twent.y-two years of age, believing that he might have better business opportunities in the new world, and on the 1st of 183(i, he came to Quincy, being induced to taki' this step by Governor John Wood, for whom he worked for a, time. Later he was employed as a journeyman plasterer and subsei|uentl.v he engaged in business on his own account as a contractor in that line, and as the population of the citv increased rapidly his trade gi-ew in corresponding proportions. He worked on the old courthouse and also on the First Baptist church on Fourth and Jersey streets. He followed his trade until 1850. when he retired fi'om active business life to enjoy tlie rest which he had trul.v earned and rieldy merited. He Av;is two weeks over eighty years of age at the time of his demise. His political allegiance was given the republican party but he was never an olfiee seeker. Before leaving England he was married to ]\liss Susan Brown, a native of that eoiHitry, ;ind inito them were boi'u ten ehildi'eu. of whom six ai'c now living: Eunice, of Quincy: ^lartha ; Josiah J.: "^Ii-phen: Isaiah: and ('ornelius. of Normal, lIliiKiis.

Josiah J. Perry pursued his education iu the ])ublic schools of Quincy and nnci-^r his father's direction learned the plasterer's trade. For forty-four years he has been engaged in business in Qninc.v and has long connnanded a liberal patronage, securing a large trade because of his faithfulness and promptness in executing the terms of a contract. He is a uu^mber of the firm of Perry, Tenk & Company.

Mr. And Mrs. Joshua Perry

Mr. Perry has been married twice. lie first wedded Nannie Roberts, who died leaving- three children : Isaac, Oscar and Frank. In 1884 lie Avas united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Knorr. and they have two daughters and a son, Lillian, Edgar and Viola. The family home is at No. 2975 Hampshire street.

Mr. Perry is a republican in his political views, but has never been an office seeker, preferring to give his inidivided attention to his business interests, in which he has met with gratifying success, because of his excellent work and reliable business naethods. A pleasant manner and many stei-ling traits of character have also made him popular with the business community and his many social acquaintances and he therefore has a large circle of friends in the city in which his entire life has been passed.

John H. Yeldell

John H. Yeldell, who for many years was associated with agricultural interests in Adams county, but is now practically living retired, making his home on section 23, Concord township, was born May 20, 1841, and is a son of J. W. and Rebecca R. (Hockaday) Yeldell, the former a native of South Carolina and the latter of Kentucky. Two daughtei-s of the family are yet living: Mrs. Margaret McAtee, who resides in Kansas; and Mrs. Martha Richardson, of Chicago.

John H. Yeldell came to Adams county from Missouri with his mother in 1852 and located on the farm where he yet resides. Mrs. Yeldell drove across the country with her children, locating in Concord township, where she put forth every effort to make a good home for her little ones. Her son John pursued his education in the subscription schools and worked iipou the home farm through the period of his youth, in fact remained with his mother until her demise. At the time of the Civil war, however, he left home to aid in the preservation of the Union, enlisting as a member of Company B, Fiftieth Illinois Infantry, in 1861. He was discharged in 1862, but in the same year he re-enlisted as a member of Company C, Third IMissouri Cavalry, with which he served until the cessation of hostilities. He participated in the battle of Little Rock and other battles in the southwest.

Following the close of the war Mr. Yeldell returned to his home in Adams county and resumed agricultural pursuits. Here as a companion and helpmate for life's journey he chose jliss Emmarine Bennett, their marriage being celebrated December 5, 1867. She was born in this countv, October 11. 1842, and was a daughter of Othie H. Bennett, who was a native of Indiana, as was his wife. Three children were born unto Mr. and ilrs. Yeldell: Elmer E., born September 17, 1868, married Ida Thornberry and now lives near his father; Ernest 0., born December 31, 1870, married Anna Mcore and lives upon the home farm ; Mary, born May 18, 1875, is the wife of Granville Lynn, and is living in Adams county. The mother of these children passed away March 19, 1901, her death being deeply regretted by many friends.

For many years Mr. Yeldell continued to engage actively in general farming and when he retired from active business life was the owner of three hundred and sixty acres of land, but has since deeded to each of his two sons a farm of one himdred acres so that he is now the possessor of one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 23, Concord township. His life has been a busy, active and useful one and the success he enjoyed was attribiitable entirely to his own efforts. Since the organization of the republican party he has been one of its supporters and he served as supervisor for two years, while for one year he was collector. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and to the Modern Woodmen camp. No. 493, at Clayton. He is also a memlier of the Christian church. In all matters of citizenship he is as true and loyal as when he followed the starry banner of the nation upon the battlefields of the south.

:Mrs. Helen M. Coe, well known in Clayton, where she has an extensive circle of friends, was born in Boone county, Missouri, in 1837, her parents being Alexander and Sarah (Miller) Brown, the latter a native of Tennessee. Her parents came to Quincy, Illinois, in 1847, when their daughter was a little maiden of ten summers. Her father became pronnnent in local political circles and for two years served as coroner. They had four sons, all of whom are now deceased. Three of the number were in the army and the military record of the family is certainly most creditable.

Mrs. Coe pursued her education in the public schools of Quincy and after passing through successive grades became a high school student. In early womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to Joseph Lesage. and they had two children but both are now deceased. Mr. Lesage was well known in the business circles of Quincy in the middle portion of the nineteenth century, conducting a grocery store there. His death occurred in 1861. After remaining a widow for about ten vears ^Ii-s. Lesage was mar- ried to Henry (Joe on the 22d of ^lareh, 1S71. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1818, and after his first marriage removed to Adams county, Illinois. He had three children by his first wife : James, who is now living in Quincy : Heni-y Porter, a resident of Chicagn, Illinois; and Chris, who is in the Black Hills.

"SIv. Coe was a farmer by occupation and fulsome time engaged in the tilling of the soil antl in the raising of stock. Later he left the plow and turned his attention to general merchandising, becoming proprietor of a hardware store in Clayton, which he conducted with success until his death, which occurred in January, 1897. He was a member of the .Masonic fraternity and displayed numy sterling traits of character which gainecl him the regard and friendship of those with whom he was associated. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Coe was born a son, Edwin Coe, whose birth occurred ]\Iay 8, 1872. He married .Marietta Watkins and they live with his mother. Edwin Coe is now proprietor of a large hardware store in Clayton, carrying an extensive and well selected line of goods and receiving a liberal patronage. i\Irs. Helen M. Coe is a member of the Methodist P^piscopal church and takes a deep interest in its work. She is also a memlier of the Oi'der of the Eastern Star. She owns an attractive residence in Clayton and also other property, being left in comfortable circnmstances liv her husband.

David B. Rawlins, superintendent of the Quincy schools, was born at (iuilfoi'd, .)o J)aviess county, Illinois, Februai'y 21. 1871, his ])an'nts being Lemmon Parker and Julia (ilonnier) Rawlins. His great-grandfather in the paternal line was a patriot of the Revolutionary war, a fact whicli indicates the colonial connection of the family with American interests. Later generations i-esided in Kentucky, whence I'cpresentatives of the naiiir came to Illinois in 1828, settling in (falena. Ijemmon P. Rawlins was a bi'ollicr ol' .lolm A. Rawlins, ^\ ho sei'ved as (iiMHt's chirr of stair. He was a raniier by occul)atiiiii and wedded Julia Monnier, who was of SavIss-i li-i-iiiaii lineage, her ancestors having come to Aniei'iea with the Red I'iver colony. Her father was of French descent.

Professor Rawlins acf|uii-ed his early education in tile public scliools of his native city and. entei'- ing the Xorthwcs1ci-n Academy, was graduated from that institution with the class of 1891. Desirous of further ]iromoting his educational attainments, he then ent(>red the Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois, from which he was graduated in 1895 with the Bachelor of Philoso- [ihy degree. He pursued the study of history, philosophy, law and English, his course being sclccteii with a view of eventually becoming a iiiciiilicr of the bar, but, changing his mind in rcgai-d to a ])rofession, he devoted the last two ycai's of his college cour.se to the stiidy of pedau'ouy. He was reared as a typical farmer boy, eai'l.\' manifesting a marked love of live-stock and of mechanics, and, after completing his school course, he worked at the cavpeijter's trade in order that he might have inunediate employment. Within a month, however, he was chosen to the l)rincipalship of the Duquoin high school, filling that position in 1895-6. From 1896 until 1901 he Mas superintendent of the schools of Duquoin and in the latter year accepted the principalship of the high school of Quincy, which ])osition he resigned in 1903, when chosen superintendent of the city schools. These changes made in his professional careei' have indicated a promotion in his jn-ofession and has been a public acknowledgment of his marked capability as an educator. Few men of his age have advanced to so prominent and responsi)>le jiosition in educational circles as Professor Rawlins has done ; yet. under his guidance, the various schools of which he has had cliarge have made consecutive advancement, the standard of education has been raised, and the improvements which he has inaugurated have been of a practical and beneficial character.

Piofessor Rawlins was made a ]\Iason in June. 1896, and has since affiliated with the craft, belonging to Quincy lodge No. 296. In politics he is an independent democrat and is a member of the ^Methodist church. On the 14th of August, ]895. he was married in IMilledgeville, Illinois, to Miss ilildred A. Bigbee, who was a graduate of the ^IiHedgeville high schools and was a student at Northwestern University. Of their children, the eldest, Lennnon Parker, born June 24, 1896, died in infancy, and the others are Edward Bigbee, born Mav 26. 1898 ; Benjamin Wade. November 15, 1899 ;"llerbert LeGrande, January 4. 1901, and Albert Leander, born April 6, 1902.

Personally, Professor Rawlins displays those traits of character which mark the student and scholar rather than the active business man, his tem])erament is of the judicial type, and he has always found his chief source of recreation in his reading. He cares little for society, is intensely democratic in feeling and is much opposed to show or ])arade of any kind. Bending every energy to the accomplishment of the task on hand, his labors have uniformly been attended with a desired measure of success, and as an educator he ranks among the leaders of his profession in Illinois. He has an extreme love for c(rantry life, with the highest -appreciation of nature in its varioTis phases, and his deepest interest centers in his home, the ehief ambition of the labors of both Mr. and Mm. Rawlins beine- for their four sons.

Adam Speckhart

Adam Speekhart, a very prosperous farmer and extensive land owner of Fall Creek township, whose possessions aggregate nearly one thousand acres, much of which he rents, was born on his present farm on section 9, his natal day being October 1, 1849. His parents were John and Eva (Furniff) Speekhart, both of whom were natives of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. The father came to America in IS-tO and after spending a few weeks in Quincy removed to the farm now occupied by Adam Speekhart. He at first owned only a small tract of land but as his crops returned to him a good income, he was enabled to make further investment in land and ere his death his realty holdings were extensive. He took an active interest in the early development and upbuilding of the county and his efforts were particularly helpful along agricultural lines. He died March 16, 1894, at tlie age of eighty-one years, while his wife passed away June 2.5, 1884, at the age of sixty-eight years, her birth having occurred in 1816. In their family were five sons and six daughters, of whom four sons and three daughters are ,vet living.

Adam Speekhart spent his youth in a manner not unlike that of most bo.ys of the period. He attended school in Craigtown and when not busy with his text-books assisted in the labors of the home farm. He has alwa.ys lived upon his present place, has carefully managed his business affairs, has prospered in his undertakings and is now the owner of nine hundred and seventy acres of land. He is one of the most prosperous farmers in Fall Creek township ancl he has considerable bottom land. He has engaged extensively and successfully in the raising and feeding of hogs and cattle. Much of his land he now rents and a characteristic of Mr. Speckhart's is indicated in the liberal terms on which he leases his propert.y. He believes in the old motto. Live and let live, and he has always been fair and .iust in his business transactions, so that his path has not been strewn with the wrecks of other men's fortunes.

Mr. Speekhart was married in ]\larch. 1878, to Miss Mary E. Buck, a daugliter of Daniel and Fredericka (Gasser) Buck, who were natives of Waldeck, Germany, while Mrs. Speekhart was born in Melrose township. Adams county. Illinois. She is the eldest of nine children, the others being as follows : William, living on the old home farm in Melrose township, is married and has four childi'en, and has lost one son ; Fred, employed in the wheel factory in Quincy, Is married and has three children; Philip, living in Fall Creek township, is married and has three children; John, working at bridge building for the railroad, was killed while thus engaged and buried in Fall Creek cemetery ; Minnie is the wife of Fred Reich, of Fall Creek township, and has one son ; Henry, a farmer of Fall Creek township, is married and has one son ; Katie makes her home in Quine.y; and Henrv died in childhood. The father of this famil.v is .vet living at the age of seventy-six years, and the mother died in 1880, at the age of fort.v-two years.

IMrs. Speekhart was reared and educated in Meh'ose township. By her marriage she has become the mother of eight children : Katie, born December 5, 1878, is the widow of (leorge Beilstein and resides at home-. Elizabeth, born in November, 1880. is the wife of Nicholas Kalentz and lives in Fall Creek township: Frederick, liorn January 29, 1883 : Anna, born May 22, 188.5 : :\linnie, born November 7, 1887, are all at home; Henry, born August 1, 1890, died Januarv 29, 1891: Emma, born September 7, 1892, died January 6, 1893; and Karl, born January 25, 1894, is attending the Craigtown school.

Since age conferred on ^Ir. Speekhart the right of franchise he has been a stalwart democrat but never an office seeker. He and his famil.v are members of the Bluff Hall Congregational church, and the.y are well known in the county, the members of the household en.ioying the warm regard of many friends. Mr. Speekhart. through industry, honesty and economy, has amassed a handsome fortune, and moreover he commands the trust and respect of his fellowmen because his business methods have ever been straightforward.

Gerry W. Vanden Boom, manager at Quincy for the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, was liorn in Germany in 1864, his parents being Anton and Marv (Freehouse) Vanden Boom. The father, who was a manufacturer of furniture, spent his entire life in Germany. The mother, who was born in that country, eame to the TTnited States in 1878 with her son Gerry and located in Quinc.v, where her remaining days were passed, her death occurrins;' in 1900, when she had reached the advanced age of eighty vears. In the family were nine children, of

Gerry W. Vanden Boom acquiretl liis education in the phtce of his nativity and in St. Francis Collcjie of (^uincy, liaviiig come to the new world in 1878, when al)out fourteen years of age. Completing his education, he traveled on the road selling furniture for a Quincy house and in 1893 became manager of the Quincy branch of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. At that time the business here was carried on on a small scale, there being but one wagon. It has so increased under the management and dii'ection of ]\Ir. Vanden Boom that five large wagons are now in constant use in the delivery of the product of the factory. His territory extends over an area of one hundred miles around Quincy and also into Missouri. The business was finst conducted on Front and Maine streets but in 1901 new buildings were erected at the corner of Sixth and State streets, consisting of a handsome pressed brick edifice, containing .shipping rooms and cooling I'ooms. The jilant also compi'ises the finest barn in the cit.v. wliich was erected at a cost of three hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Vanden Boom now employs ten people and is conducting a most successful business.

In 1883 occurred the marriage of Mr. Vanden Boom and Miss JIargaret Wand, a daughter of William Wand, who was a farmer and came from Germany in 1848, accompanied by his wife. Mrs. Vanden Boom was born in Melrose, Adams count.v, in 1865, and by her marriage has become the mother of three children : Grace, Ralph and Gerry. They are members of the Catholic church and Mr. Vanden Boom has fraternal relations with the Elks, the Eagles, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, the Mutual Aid, the AVagou and Carriage IMakers' Societ.v, and Firemc7rs BencvolcMit Association. In politics he is a democrat and has served as supervisor of Qnincy township. He owes his success entirely to his unremitting diligence and perseverance, which are the basis of all industrial and connnercial prosperity. He has a wide acquaintance in Quincy and is popular with an extensive ciivle of friends.

Seth Shailor Arnold, now deceased, was a man whom to know was to resin^-ct and honor and during the period of his residence in Adams county he won many warm friends. He was born ]\larch 12, 1830, and was a descendant of an old New England family. The history of the Arnold ancestry is uTost intei-esting. They were among the foundei's of tile town of Iladdam, Connecticut, early in the seventeenth eentviry. ]\Ir. Arnold's paternal and nmternal great-grandfathers wei'e both officers of the Revolutionary war. The former lived to be one hundred and one years of age and became ;i church menilxa- at the age of ninet.v yeai-s. lie served throughoul tlie war fur independence, liis name being one of the first on the Lexington alai'm roll. He was UTider Washington at the battle of White Plains and was captni'ed and confined on a British prison ship in New York harbor, but, making his escape, he returned to New England. Later he purchased, or rather rented, land for nine hundred and ninety-nine years, as was the custom at that time, paying his rental of one measure of barley corn per year if called for. The maternal great-grandfather likewise espoused the cause of the colonies, and aided in throwing oft' the yoke of British He reached the very advanced age of one hundred years. The father of Seth S. .Vrnold was a Congregational minister and removed with Ids frimily to Westminster, Vermont.

Seth S. Arnold spent the days of his iH.yhod and youth in Colchester and Waterbury. Coiineetient. and acquired an academic ediu-atinn. His l)rotliei-s were afforded the privilege of attending college, and several of them entered professional life, but ]\Ir. Arnold thought he ought to be a breadwinner at an early age, and, while he was quite young, he went to Baltimore, where he leai'ued the machinist's trade, there building and testini; mie of the first engines in use by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Cdinpany. When twenty-four years of age he came to the west, going first to St. Louis, ]\Iissouri. and thence to Keokuk, Iowa, where an older bi-other was professor in a medical college. Not long after, liowevei', he came to ]\Iendon, whei'e another brother. John Arnold, resided. In 1S.")S he went to Califoi-iiia and spent several yeai's on the Pacific coast, sharinu' in tlie hardships and dangers incident to the develo])ment of that i-egion and also in the ])leasures which are connnon in a frontier district. He was engaged in prospecting in the west, and in 1865 returned to Illinois. Not long after this he established a tile and sewer pipe factory at White Hall, and was interested in that enterpi-i.se until his latter years.

On the 31st of December, 1869, was celebrated the nitirriage of ;\Ir. Arnold and iliss Sai'ah .1. Benton, the eldest daughter of Abram and Sarah D. (Ciiittenden) Benton, the former now deceased. They established their home at White Hall, but when the year had passed yielded to the solicitation of Mrs. Aniold's parents and returned to the village of ]\Iendon, where ilr. Arnold continued to reside until called to his final rest, and where ]\Irs. Arnold still makes her home. Foi' several years he had charge of the merean- tile l)usiuess established by his father-in-law. His eiitei-prise and activity made this a prosperous b\isiness concern, and he tig'ured prominenth' in commercial circles, having' the entire contidence and trust of the business eonmiunity.

The home of Mr. and ]\Ii's. Arnold was blessed with two daughters: Sarah L., born October 1, 1878, was married September 5, 1900, to R. V. Clark and died January 15, 1902, leaving one child. Alma J., who is now Avith her grandmother, Mrs. Arnold ; Frances B., born Oetoljer 28, 1880, was married April 29, 1903, to Lawrence Boogher, of St. Louis, jMissouri, and they have one child, Sarah, born October 8, 1904. Mr. Arnold was a most genial companion, kindly in manner, social in disposition, and in matters of citizenship he was always ijublic-spirited, and his deep interest in the welfare of the community was shown in the tangible support which he gave to every measure that tended to benefit his town or eountj-.

For many years he was connected with the Congregational church, and his life was in harmony with his professions. While to his friends he was considerate, his best traits of character were reserved for his family, his wife and daughters knowing him as a most devoted, tender and loving husband and father. He passed away Januarj' 11, 1900, when about seventy years of age, and his death was deeply deplored by all who knew him, but most of all by the members of his own household.

Bernard Awerkamp, assistant cashier of the Ricker National Bank of Quincy and the president of the Evers Produce Company, was born in Cosfeldt. Germanj-, October 6, 1849, his parents being Frank and Theresa (Grasmeter) Awerkamp. The father, who was a cabinetmaker in C4ermany, died when his son Bernard was two years old, and the mother afterward came to America A\ith her sons, William and Bernard, in 1854. landing at New Orleans, A\'henee they made their way wp the river to St. Louis, arriving at Quincy in the spring of 1855. The mother's death occurred about 1888.

Bernard Awerkamp, a youth of five years when he came -with his mother to the TTnited States, attended St. Boniface parochial school until eleven years of age, when in 1861 he started out to make his own way in the world, becoming a clerk for George Shardon. proprietor of a groceiy store. He worked for him about three years, after which he entered the employ of George Laage, with whom he continued for about four years. At the age of eighteen he accepted a clerkship with A. J. Lubbe, dealer in dry goods.

at the corner of Eighth and Hampshire streets, continuing there for two years, when, in December, 1869, he became a clerk in the bank of Ricker & Hoehnc, but in 1872 Mr. Ricker became .sole owner of the banking business. The correspondence and remitting parts of the busine.ss were entrusted to ilr. Awerkamp until he was made teller, in which position he rendered capable service for some time. Upon the reorganization of the business under the name of the Ricker National Bank, in 1881, he was chosen assistant cashier and has since served in that capacity. He is well known in banking circles and to the business public, and as an official he has ever been found courteous and obliging in his dealing with the patrons of the bank, while the institution recognizes in him a most trustworthy representative of the house. He is financially intei-ested in the Evers Produce Company, an incorporated stock company, of which he is the president, while William F. Awerkamp is serving as treasurer and Theodore F. Awerkamp is secretary. They carry on a produce commission business amounting to over fifty thousand dollars per year. The business was organized in 1900 and the company occupies a position in business circles most creditable.

On the 9th of May, 1876, Mr. Awerkamp was married to Miss Louisa Diefenbaeh, a daughter of Captain Michael Diefenbaeh, who was the first man to build an ice house in Quincy. He was a river captain and was well known in Quincy at an early day. Unto ilr. and Mrs. Awerkamp were born seven children, all of whom are living: Theodore F., who was born in 1877, is secretary of the Evers Produce Company and also teller of the Ricker National Bank; William F., who was born in 1879 and is treasurer of the Evei's Produce Company, married Miss Edna Steinbach, a daughter of Philip S. Steinbach, a brick contractor, and they have a little daughter, Phyllis; F. A., who was born in 1881 and is 1>ookkeeper for the Evers Produce Company, married ]Miss Nora Wand: Eugenia, born in 1883. is at home; Carl, born in 1885, is a machinist ; Arthur A,, who was born in 1887. is plumber for the Gardner Plumbing Company; and Walter, who was born in 1890, is now a public-school student.

The family are communicants of St. Francis Catholic church, and in his political views ^Ir. Awerkamp is independent. He displays many of the sterling characteristics of his German ancestry, having the indefatigable energy and resolute purpose of the Teutonic race. With a .just appreciation of the value of labor and capable management, he has so performed his duties in the bu.siness world as to find in each transition stage opportunity for further progress and accomplishment, and thus he has advanced from humble clerkships to a ])ositi(in iu financial and eonamercial circles that is creditable and honorable, winning him an enviable name among the leading business men of the city which has been his home throughout almost his entire life.

Albert W. Larimore

Albert W. Larimore is the owner of valuable farming property in Payson township. He was born December 11, 1839, in Hampshire comity, West Virginia, and is a son of John "W. and Elizabeth (Pahs) Larimore, both of whom were natives of West Virginia, born near Romney, in Hampshire county. The first representatives of the Larimore family in America came from Ii-eland and as far as is known settled first in West Virginia. There were five Ijrothers who crossed the Atlantic to the new world and one of the.se became a resident of Ohio. His paternal grand- Ijarents were James and Susan (Wolverton) Larimore. His maternal grandparents both died in AVest Virginia. The grandfather was a blacksmith by trade and follo«-ed that pursuit throughout his entire business career.

Jolm W. Larimore was a farmer liy occupation and thus provided for his family, which numbered six children, Albert W. being the eldest. The others were : Isaac M., James A., Mrs. Rebecca Price, William and Naomi. The last named died when twenty years of age and was buried in Shiloh cemetery. William was wounded in the battle of Shiloh. April 6, 1862, and died just a week later. His father went south for his remains and the interment was made in Shiloh cemetery, in Adams county.

Albert W. Larimore in 18-1-2 accompanied his parents on their removal to Macon county. ^lissouri, where they remained for three years. Plis father then started to return to West Virginia on account of illness liut on the way he heard of the Payson windmill and knew that a Mr. Baker lived near that windmill so that when he reached the vicinity of Payson he inquired for Jacob Baker, who was a cousin of his wife and had settled here some time previous. l\h-. Baker induced Mr. Larimore to I'emain until spring and during the winter the latter purchased eighty acres of land, which was afterward owned by Huah Rutter and now belongs to the Seymour estate. On disposing of his original property he bought land where James A. Larimore now resides. Bringinu' his family to this county he carried on agricultural pursuits for many years and prospered in his undertakings. At the time of his death he was the owner of three hundred

Albert W. Larimore was only about six years of age when brought by his parents to Adams county and was educated in the Whitcomb schoolhouse, which was a frame building with slab seats, while desks were around the wall. There were no backs to the seats and the entire building was a crude, primitive structure. Later he attended the Hinckley school and when not engaged with his school books he devoted his time and attention to the work of the farm. The occupation to which he was reared he has always made his life work and he began for himself on section 24, Payson township, where he now resides. Practical and progressive in his methods, managing his business interests with great care, he has through his diligence and perseverance been enabled to become the possessor of extensive landed interests. He was at one time the owner of seven hundred and twenty acres of land but has given the sons three hundred and twenty acres so that he now retains possession of four hundred acres.

On the 6th of i\Ia.v, 1862, ]Mr. Larimore was united in marriage to Miss Julia F. Pottle, a daughter of Brackett and Mary (Woodruff) Pottle. The father was a native of New Hampshire and the mother of Connecticut, her birth having occurred near West Hartford. When a boy Mr. Pottle went to Boston, where he worked for six dollars per month and out of that sum he had to pay for a hogshead of molasses which he had spilled when draying. Not long after this several men spoke to him about coming to Illinois. These were Jolm Wood, Willard Keyes and a iMr. Kimball. Mr. Pottle accepted their ]iroposition and came overland with them in covered wagons to Quincy. They entered land fr-om the government by pre-emption at one dollar and a quarter j^er acre. John Wood afterward became governor of Illinois. It was in the year of 183.3 that ]\Ir. Pottle arrived in Quincy and in partnership with John Wood and Deacon Kimball he entei-ed nine hundred acres of land, including a part of the town site of the village of Payson, and when the land was divided this portion fell to T\Tr. Pottle's lot and he aftei-ward sold it to Deacon Scarborough, who laid out the town of Payson. Mr. Pottle settled on a farm three miles east of Payson and for many years carried oii agricultural pursuits, being one of the pioneer farmers of that county and a man whose labors contributed in large and important measure to the substantial improvement and material upbuilding of the county. In 1870 he removed to Payson, wheiT he owned considerable property, and his efforts there also proved an important feature in the upbnildins of the town. He was a iirominent and valued member of the

Congregational clinreh and was the last sui'viving charter member among those who organized the society at Payson. Mv. Pottle, who was born May 18, 1804, passed away January 3, 1893. in the eighty-ninth year of his age. He was one of the most respected and honored of the pioneer settlers and his name shonld be inscribed high on the roll of the early residents of this part of the state. His wife bore the maiden name of Mary Woodruff, and was a daughter of Darius and Ruby Woodruff. They became the parents of four children : Julia F., Elijah Lovejoy, Rachel and Albert. Two of the number are now living, - Mrs. Larimore, and Elijah L. Pottle, who is married and engaged in merchandising in Chicago.

The home of 'Sir. and ^Irs. Larimore has been blessed with four children : William 0. married Blanch Huuiphrey and they have three sons and three daughters. Aunie died at the age of one year. Edward N. married Winnie Hartshorn and lives south of the old home farm. Mary N. is the wife of Frank Penick, a lawyer of Quincy. and has one son. Albert Mark, at home.

In his political views Mr. Larimore is a stalwart republican. He is a man of strong temperance principles and is himself a total abstainer, having iised neither tobacco nor intoxicants. His wife belongs to the Congregational church. They usually spend the winter in the soiTth, largely in Florida. Their home property is a well improved place, where they live comfortably. Mr. Larimore has also visited California. Colorado and Texas, usually leaving Adams county diiring the inclement weather seasons. He is the possessor of a handsome competence that has been acquired entirely through his own labors and as the years have passed he has not only won success but has also gained the uncpialified regard of his fellowmen. The greater part of his life has here been passed and he has been a witness of Adams county's wonderful transformation through more than half a century.

William P>arnett. who was formerly an active representative of the farming interests in Adams county! but is now practically living n retired life in ]Mareelline, was born October 12, 1838. in the county which is still his home, his parents being Davis and Lucy (McFarland) Barnett. The father was a native of Kentucky, born December 12. 1800. w'hile the motlier's birth occurred in Virginia. October 25, 1802. They became residents of ^Missouri in 1823. and five years later removed to Adams countv, Illinois, which was then a pioneer district, the city of Quincy containing only a. few houses, while a number of the now thriving towns and villages had not yet sprung into existence. They settled near Marcelline and there remained until the death of the mother, June 7, 1847, after which the father removed to C'amp Point, where his death occurred November 14, 1886.

William Barnett was educated in the public schools and after acquiring a good knowledge of the branches of English learning, he worked upon his father's farm for foiir years, thus gaining practical knowledge of the best methods of caring for the fields and stock. He then removed to Missouri, where he purchased a farm, making it his home for two years. He afterwards sold out and returned to Adams county, biiying a farm two miles northeast of Marcelline. where he lived for thirty-four yeai-s, at the end of which time he retired fi"om business life. He was an active and energetic agriculturist, working earnestly in the fields from the time of the early planting until the crops were all harvested in the late autmnn. He placed his fields "nder an excellent state of cultivation and used the best improved machinery to facilitate his work. He owns one hundred and sixty acres of p;ood land lying partly in ^lendon and partly in T/ima tow-nships. He also has a home and six fine lots in IMarcelline and the rental from his farm brings him a good annual income.

On the 22nd day of February, 1863. Mr. Barnett was married to Miss ]\Tartha Tarr. a daughter of William and Mary JI. (Adair) Tarr, both of whom are natives of Kentuelc^'. They came to Adams county at an early day, settling about one and a half miles east of Marcelline. Mr. Tarr was born January 14. 1810, and died December 10, 1878. while his wife was born December 10, 1813. and died October 8. 1891. Mrs. Barnett was born on the old Tarr homestead, March 27, 1841. Unto our subject and his wife have been born five children : James, who was born November 25. 1863, married Evaline Wait and lives in Marcelline; John W., boni August 5, 1865, married Amanda Cate, and is engaged in the operation of the old home farm east of ]\Tarcelline: Dodley, born October 13. 1868, married ^tvrtle Eshom. now deceased, and resides with hi'; narents: Eldora. born September 22, 1871, died in September of the following year: Mai'y ^1.. born ]\Tarch 22, 1873. is the wife of George B. TTe«s of Oklahoma City.

"Mr Barnett gives his political support to the republican party and has been honored with n tev: local offices. He served as road commissioner for five years and has been school director for several years. He is always interested in the public welfare and is champion of many measures that have contributed to the general pros'- ress. He manifested his allegiance to his eo-autiy in Jnly, 1861, when in response to the call for troops he enlisted in ComiDany L, Second Illinois Cavalry, with which he served for fifteen months and was then honorably discharged because he was disabled at Cairo. In times of peace he has been equally loyal to the best interests of his country. He is a member of Marcelline lodge. No. li-t, A. F. & A. M., and enjoys the regard not only of the brethren of his craft. but <if all who know him.

Calot E. Baker

Calot E. Baker was one of the best known grocery merchants of Quincy, carrying on business on Hampshire street for more than twenty years. He arrived here in 1865, having about that time attained his majority, and thus a yoi;ng man, he came to the west imbued with the sj^irit of enterpi'ise and progress which have been the dominant factors in the upbuilding of this section of the country. He labored to goodly ends, acquiring a comfortable competence for himself and also advancing the city's jirosperity through his commercial activity.

He was born in Schaghticoke, near Troy, New York, April 21, 1844, his parents being Bryan and Janette (Calot") Baker. His maternal grandfather was a native of France. Dr. Baker, the paternal grandfather, devoted his life to the practice of medicine and under his direction Dr. Bryan Baker began studying. He afterward attended the Wesleyan Medical College, of New York city, and was graduated therefrom, subsequent to which time he began practice at Schaghticoke. New York, where he remained until his death. He passed away during the early boyhood of his son Calot. One S(m, D. Bryan Baker, became a practicing physician and followed the profession in Quincy. After the death of her first husband Mrs. Baker married Dr. Bassett, of Quincy, and resided here initil her demise, while Dr. Bassett also died in this city.

Calot E. Baker acquired a common-school education in his native county. He went to live with his grandparents at the time of his father's death and was just seventeen years of age at the time of the outbreak of the Civil wni-. Thrilh^d with a patriotic spirit and impulse he ran away fi'om home and enlisted as a bugler in Comjiany F of a New York cavali-y regiment, servinsr in that capacity llii-oiighont the period of hostilities, after which he was liouoi-ably discharged at Richmond. Virginia, in 1865.

lie ari'ived the same year in which the war closed and Ijegan here as a clerk in a tby goods store, following that pursuit until he had attained his majoi-itA'. He then began travelling for a wholesale candy house of Quincy, of which Williana Brown was the owner and later he traveled for the Warfield "Wholesale Grocery House, remaining ujion the road for several years. He afterward entered into partnership with Charles U. Colburn in the conch^ct of a retail grocery business and from that time forward Mr. Baker was a well known merchant of this city, carrying on business on Hampshire street between Fifth and Sixth streets for almost twenty years. His store was always filled with excellent goods and the finn secured a very liberal patronage, having a trade which constantly developed as the years went by. The business methods of the house, too, were also such as would bear closest investigation and scrutiny and Mr. Baker won for himself an enviable position in trade circles.

In this city occurred the marriage of Charles E. Baker and Miss Isabella A. Brown, a native of Quincy and a daughter of William and Jane (Begg) Brown. Her father was a native of Scotland and came to Quincy at an early day, making for himself a place among the leading business men of the city. He engaged in the wholesale and retail confectionery and bakery business here until his death and his wife also died in Quincy.

The death of Mr. Baker occurred on the 9th of September, 1903. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was laid to rest with JTasonic honors. He had attained the Knights Templar degree in ]Masonry, and was also a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks and the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics he was a republican, but without political aspirations. He became very well-to-do as the result of unremitting diligence and enterprise in business and was one of the prominent and leading merchants of Quincy. flis wife is a member of the Unitarian church. After his death Mrs. Baker carried on the grocery business, but is now selling oiit the stock and expects to close her interests in the store. She owns a beautiful home at No. 628 Spring street, where she resides, and she has a wide and favorable acquaintance in the city.

Mrs. IMary A. E. Orton, living in Clayton, was born in Richmond, Warren county, Indiana, March 4, 1832, and when three years of age was brought to Illinois by her parents, where they remained for four years, and then removed to BroAvn county, Illinois, where the father carried on farming for a long period. He died in 1872 at the age of seventy-six years, wliile his wife passed away in 1898 at the age of ninety-four years.

Their daughter. ]\Iary A. E. Kellar, was educated in the public schools near her home and in Quincy, and after attaining womanhood she gave her hand in marriage on the 11th of September, 1856, to Clark Orton, who was born in the Genesee valley of New York, in December. 1826. When a young man he came from the Empire state to Illinois, settling in IMorgan county, and throughout his remaining days he carried on general agricultural pursuits. He was also a school director and was active and influential in community affairs, taking a deep interest in all that pertained to public progress and improvement. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and his sons have followi'd in his footsteps in this dii-ection.

I'nto ^Ir. and ^Irs. Orton have been born eight children : Rosella, born December 13. 1857, is the wife of "William 'Slay and resides in Kansas: Barintha. born July 8. 1859. became the wife of John Black and died in September, 1892 ; Charles F.. liorn November 25, 1861, lives at home: Ida, born in October, 1863, died in infancy : Eva, born in June. 1865, became the wife of Harvey Williams and died in 1901 ; Tandever, born June 10. 1869. married Alta Robbins and lives with his mother in Cla\i;on: Clark, died in infancy in 1871 : and Elsworth. born April 13, 1873, was married to Mamie Lee and resides near his mother's home in Clayton. He is a school teacher.

Mr. Orton departed this life February 29. 1896, respected by all who knew him. His widow is now the owner of one hundred and twenty-five acres of land on section 13. Clayton township, about four and a half miles from the village of Clayton and this land is operated by her son. Mrs. Orton and her sons are all members of the Christian church and are deeply interested in its work and upbuilding. She has won many warm friends during her residence in this part of the state and has a favorable aci|uaintance in Clavton.

Charles Lionbercer

Charles Lionberger. living on section 23. Pay.son township, was born ilarch 15. 1862, in Adams county, his parents being John and Elizabeth (Kite) Lionberger. His paternal great-grandfather was Peter Lionberger, who lived in Rockingham county, now Page count.v. Yiririnia. but was born in Cermany. coming to

America about the time of the Revolutionary war. He was three times married and Peter Lionberger. a son of the first marriage, became the grandfather of our subject. Peter Lionberger, having arrived at years of maturity, was married to Elizabeth Snnth, and among their children was John Lionberger, father of our subject, who was born in Licking county, Ohio, near Newark. At the time of the oiitbreak of hostilities between the colonies and the mother country Peter Lionberger espoused the caiise of independence and served as an officr in the Revolutionary war.

In the family of Peter Lionberger Avere ten children, of whom Christina, Sallie, Samuel, John and Katie, are deceased. Jemima became the wife of Aber Lamberson, who was a farmer in Crawford county, Illinois, near Robinson, but is now deceased. His widow is eighty -nine .vears of age. She had six children. Elizabeth Lionberger died December 14, 1882, and was buried in Stewart cemetery. ^Michael Lionberger married Sophia Laiighrey and lives at Newark, Licking county, Ohio. William Lionberger. born January 1, 1829, in Licking county, Ohio, has followed farming throughout his entire life. He married Amanda Taylor, who belonged to a Virginia family, that was established in Ohio at an early day. Willitm Kite followed farming in Ohio for some time, afterward removing to ^lissouri, thence to Adams county, Illinois, and later to Huntington. Indiana, where he remained from 1860 until 1864. He then returned to Adams county, where he spent four years, after which he lived for eight years in Missouri and then spent one season in Sherman, Texas. He afterward lived for three years in Indian Territory, where his wife died and was buried. They had four children. William Kite afterward removed to Ohio, but when seven months had yiassed he removed to Crawford county, Illinois, and later came to Adams county. Again he located in Missouri and his remaining days were spent among his children and at the home of Charles Lionberger of this review. Nancy Lionberger. the youngest member of the family of Peter Lionberger, nuarried Ross Brown, a farmer and land owner living three and a half miles south of Newark, Ohio,. They have nine children.

John Lionberger was born Aiigiist 11. 1816. and died June 16. 1887. He came to Illinois with Benjamin Lionberger and William ^Morris in 1842. He remained in Adams county for about a year and a half and then returned to Ohio, but soon afterward he again came to this .state and took up his abode on what is now the old Lionberger homestead, his house being a little log cabin. He married Miss Elizabeth Kite, a daughter of Adam and Sarah (Parr)

Kite. Tli(^ Kites removed from Page county, Virginia, to Ohio about 1804. The grandfather of Mrs. John Lionberger was a native of Hesse, Germany, and came to America prior to the war for independence. One of the family was a colonel in the Hessian army. Adam Kite, at the time of the Revolution, was detailed to stay at home and keep guard over the people who resided in his locality. The children born iinto John and Elizabeth (Kite) Lionberger were eight in number: Sarah, born April 2, 1842, is deceased. George, born ilarch 20, 1844, has passed away. Alfred, born April 22, 1846, married Maggie Greene, and they reside near Dawn, Livingston county, Missouri, with their family of five sons and two daughters. Alvira, born June 16, 1848, is the widow of George Green, by whom she had eight children, and her home is at Hull Station, Illinois. Calvin, born April 28, 1850, is deceased. Isaac, born March 10, 1852, has passed away. Louisa, boi-n June 20, 1855, is the wife of John Ray, a carpenter living in California, and they have three children.

Charles Lionberger pursued his education in the coimtry schools and in Gem City Business College at Quincy. He has always followed farming and resides upon the old home place which has been in possession of the family from pioneer times to the present. He worked for his father until twenty-one years of age, and then started out in life on his oavu account. He was married April 14, 1891, to Miss Ollie Blauser, who was born March 4, 1872, and is a daughter of John and Amanda (Wag.y) Blauser. Her father, who was born November 27, 1844, is now living a retired life at Hull Station, but her mother passed away in November, 1877. He is a native of Pennsylvania and was brought to Illinois about 1854 by his father, the .iourney being made by water. The family is of German descent. Here Mr. Blauser was reared amid the wild scenes of frontier life, and after beginning farm work for himself he accumulated a valuable tract of land of one hundred and nine acres. Pie was twice married, and by his first wife had two daughters - Mrs. Lionberger and Nellie, who was born November 28, 1873, and is the wife of Frank Waters, a merchant of Plainville, by whom .she had three children. By the father's second marriage there were two children : Elmer, who died when seven years of age ; and Florence, born July I'l, 18SS. now at hnme with her parents.

Mr. Lionberger is the owner of two hundred and four acres of land, acquiring one-half of it by purchase. He has one hundred and sixt.y acres on section 23, the rest being on section 24, Payson township. Ilis farm is a splendidly developed property, well impr(jvcd with all modern equipments, and as a business man he enjoys the entire confidence of the conununity, being straightforward and honorable in all his dealings. His political allegiance has always been given to the democratic party on whose ticket he was elected road commissioner.

Louis Wolf

The strength of character, persistency of jrarpose and carefully planned and well executed labor which constitute the basis of all success have been manifest in the career of Louis Wolf, to-day a j^rominent repi'esentative of industrial and financial interests in Quincy. Honored and respected by all, his position in trade circles commands uniform admiration not alone because of what he has accomplished, but also by I'eason of the straightforward methods lie has ever followed.

He was born in Alexander, Missouri. August 14. 1857, his parents being Charles and Flori^ntine (Klump) Wolf. The father came to America in 1852, when but twenty-eight years of age, from the state of Brunswick, (Jernuiny. He landed at New Orleans, where he worked for a year or more at his trade of harness-making and later he proceeded up thi' river \n St Ijoiiis, Missouri, where he resided luitil lS.")t) and again worked at his trade. In the year mentioned he removed to Alexander. Missoiu'i, where he embarked in the harness-making business for himself and this he conducted until 1861. when on account of his extreme northern syjupathies he was forced to leave that ]ilace and removed to Warsaw, Illinois. II(^ remained a champion of the Union cause throughout the period of hostilities. He continued in the harness business at Warsaw from 1861 until the time of his ileatli. which occurred in 1886. His wife died ten years later, passing away in Warsaw, April h. ^S9^^.

Louis Wolf was a ]iublie-seho(il student in Warsaw, jiassing through successive grades until he had completed the high school course, after which he attended a business college at St. Louis and was there graduated at the age of seventeen years. During his boyhood days he learned the harness-maker's ti-ade in his father's .shop and following the eiim)ile1i(ni of his education he returned to Warsmv, where he entered his father's employ, remaining there for three years. On the 1st of January, 1877. he removed to St. Louis, where he entered the employ of a wholesale saddlery

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(-()iii|)aiiy \\itli which he was connected for nearly I'our years and during that time he was offered the management of the factory, but owing to his youth he wisely refused. In September, 1880, he came to Quiucy and identified himself with J. B. Schott Saddlery Company as manager. In that position he lias since been retained and is now one of the leading stockholders of the company. Largely to his enterprise, his thorough understanding of the business and his executive management the success of the house is attributable. He has seen the business increase from year to year until it now covers more than tive tinies the space that it did when he became interested therein. The excellence of the output has been the basis of the prosperity which has attended the undertaking and this is due to the capable management of ^Ir. Wolf, whose practical kno'SA'ledge of harness and saddlery-making in every department made him splendidly qualified for the control of the factory. The J. B. Schott Saddlery Company employs ninety men throughout the year and is one of Quincy's large wholesale concerns. He has, as the years have advanced, become interested in various business enterprises in Quincy and is to-day the president of the Quincy National Bank, while for twelve years he has been a director in the Central Iron Works of Quincy.

IMr. Wolf was married to Miss Antoinea Schott, in October, 1881, a daughter of J. B. Schott, one of Quincy's oldest and most esteemed citizens. Their position socially is equal to his place of prominence in the business world and their circle of friends in Quincy is extensive. In his political views Mr. Wolf has always been independent, yet he is never remiss in the duties of citizenship, giving to all progressive and practical measures a stanch and helpful support. His industrial career has been characterized by coiitinued advancement, for he has brooked no obstacles that could be overcome by persistent purpose : and one element in his success is the fact tliat he has always continued in the business in which as a young tradesman he embarked and in which, gaining a thorough mastery, he has been ( iiabled to so direct the labors of otliers as to win gi'atiFying jiro-iperity.

Asa W. Blakesley

Asa W. Blakesley. deceased, was one of the prominent early residents of Quincy and took a very active part in public affairs. He was identified with the early educational development of the comity and for many years was an office-holder, discharging his duties with marked promptness and fidelity. His birth occurred near Perryville, in Madison county, New York, April 21, 1818. His parents were farming people of that state and spent their entire lives there. Relatives of Mr. Blakesley still reside upon the old homestead in New York that has been in possession of the family since the early part of the eighteenth century and is still owned by the descendants of the original proprietors.

Asa W. Blakesley aided in the work of the home farm until he attained his majority, and although his opportunities for acquiring an education were only such as the district schools afforded at that early day, he manifested special aptitude, and was well qualified for teaching in early manhood. Turning his attention to that ])rofession, he was connected with the district schools of his native county for a time. In July, 1841, he came to Illinois and first located in Carthage, Hancock county, where for two years he engaged in teaching school and then served as clerk in the postotifiee and recorder's office for three years.

In August, 1846, ]\Ir. Blakesley removed to Payson, Adams count.y, and after teaching school at that place for one year he located in Quincy on the 1st of September, 1847, becoming principal of the female department of the public schools, which position he occupied for seven years. In April, 1854, he was appointed clerk of the city and served in that capacity for five years. In the meantime he was elected county superintendent of schools in 18-56 and filled that olfice for two years.

In 1859 ilr. Blakesley was honored with the position of superintendent of the Quincy & Toledo Railroad, which appointment was made during the great strike and about the close of the "Brown county war." Under his energetic and successful management the strike was soon broiight to a close and good order and success followed. From the time of his retirement from that position in November, 1861. until his death he held various public positions, serving as police magistrate eight years and justice of the peace for the same length of time. For two years he was assessor of Quincy and was assistant assessor for fourteen years, while his coimection with the boaz'd of education covered many years. He was also superintendent of the city schools in 1864 and 1865, and was a notary public from 1855 until his death, which occurred on the 30th of March, 1899. In the various offices held by him during a long nnd eventful life he was active, vigilant and untiring in the discharge of the trusts committed to his care.

in Perryville, New York, wliei'e liis wife died after a short married life of nine months. She left an infant daughter who died at the age of fourteen years. In Payson, j\Ir. Blakesley wedded Miss Hannah Avise, of New York, who died in Paj'son about three year.j later. There were two children of that marriage but the younger died unnamed, and Martha, who became the wife of William E. (_)wen, is ;)ls(i deceased as is her husl)and.

For the third wife Mr. Blakesley chose .Miss Mary L. Watson, and they were married in Quincy in 1850. She was a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, born July 20, 1828, and was a daughter of George D. and I\Iary Ann (Little) Watson, both of whom were natives of St. Albans, England.. Her father came to America at an early age and the voyage covered three months. Two days after landing in New York city he wedded Jliss Mary Ann Little and they then came to the west, settling in Clayton, Illinois, where they resided for three years. On the expiration of thnt p-i'iod tlioy I'enioved to Quincy and Mr. \V;itson bcu:i;i wnrk-ing in the old Brown mill, llo was aftci'Avai'd made city marshal and held that nflicc for iii;iny years, after which lie retired to jirivatc life. He dietl in Quincy, while his wife passed away in Augusta, Illinois, They have one daughter stiJl living, Mrs, A. B. ^Miller, who resides with a daughter in Denver, ( 'oloi'ado. Unto ]\Ir. and Mrs. Blakesley Averc boi'n two children : I\Iarion, who is still a resident of Quincy ami is employed as jiacking clerk in the wholesale boot and shoe liouse of Upham, Gordon & Company; and Isabella, the widow of Arthur Stockwell and a resident of Chicago. The mother of these children died in Quine>- on flie IlMIi of November, 1904.