Quincy Township (part 31 of 74)

In polities jMr. Blakesley was a deiiiod'at of the old Jacksonian style, believing in a government by the people, for the people and a sound money basis as the foundation for all financial prosperity and a strong advocate in favor of taxing the money of the i-iidi and corporations in the same proportions as tlie poor man with his small house and lot. He was a iirominent Knight Templar Mason, belonging to F,oilley lodge. No. 1, A. F. ct A. M. : Quincy ehajiter. No. 5, R. A, M. : Quincy council. No. 1.5, R. & S. M. ; and Beauseant comnianderv. No. 11, K. T, He not only filled all the ofiices in th.-se bodies but also served in inipoi-tant ]iositions in the grand lodge, chaiitiM- and cimiinandi^ry. and ranks among the early members of the Masonic Veteran Association of Illinois. His funeral services were conducted by the Masons. During his long residence in Quincy hi' always lived so as to command the esteem and confidence of those who knew him. and in his

James Knox

James Kno.x. deceased, who was one of the native sons of Adams county, and for many years was a practical and progressive farmer, was born on the old family homestead on section 15, Ellington township, his natal day being January 16, 1851, His parents were Samuel and Mary (McLean) Knox, both of whom were natives of Ireland, where their marriage was celebrated in 1837. The following year they bade goodby to the Emerald Isle and sailed for America. Making their way to Pennsylvania, the father worked in the mines at Summit Hill for about six years, and in the autumn of 184-1: he brought his family to Adams county, Illinois, where his remaining days were passed. He ])urchased a tract of land on which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, this being located on section 15, Ellington township. Desinnis of making a good home for his family he at once began to place this under the plow, to add substantial buildings for the shelter of grain and stock, and as time passed he secured the improved farm machinery to facilitate his work. The first home of the family was a log cabin and Mr, Knox broke his prairie -with ox-teams. The arduous work of developing a new farm was carried on year after year with good results and Mr. Knox was known as one of the enterprising agriculturists of the county. Upon the old homestead he continued to reside until his death, which occurred IMareh 30, 1884, when he was seventyseven years of age. His wife passed awa.y three days previous. Both were members oF the Presbyterian church at Ellington and on its organization Mr. Knox was chosen as elder, serving in that position until his death and doing all in his power to promote the growth of the church and extend its influence. He was one of the substantial citizens of the community, respected and honored by alb

James Knox was reared upon the old homestead farm now owned by his brother, Samuel Knox, and there he early became familiar the labors of field and meadow, assisting in the farm woi'k when not engaged with the duties of the schoolroom. He always followed the occupation to which he was reai-cd and became the owner of a good tract of land of eighty acres, nine miles nortlu'ast of Quincy. The improvements Mhich he placed on his farm wrought a marked transforiiiatiou iu its appearance. About 1898 he ex-eeted a fine twostory frame residence, containing nine rooms, and other buildings were in keeping with the residence. Ilis tields, too, were well tilled, and an air of neatness and thrift pervaded the place.

In 1888 ilr. Knox was married to ^Miss Emma Meyer, a native of Ellington township and a daughter of Gotlieb and Henrietta (Iliener) j\Ieyer, the former now deceased and the lattei' now a resident of Hamilton. Illinois. They were natives of Berlin, Germany. Her father came to Quiney and purchased a farm about a half mile east of that on which Mrs. Knox now resides, comprising one hundred acres of land. They became the parents of eight children, who are Mrs. Augusta Schlipman, of this county: Mrs. Louisa Koch, of Mendou; Gotlieb, \v\v> was a member of the Jefferson Guards, at St. Louis, during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and a soldier in the Cuban and Philippine war; William, a farmer. IMrs. Caroline Rosknap: Anna, who is living in Quiney; Emma, now Mrs. Knox, and Mrs. Fredericka Disselhorst, deceased. ]Mr. ileyer continued to engage in farming imtil his death and left a good farm property to his widow. He was a republican iu his political views. He died at the age of seventy-one years and his widow is now living at the age of seventy-four. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Knox were born the following named: Mary E., Grace J., Samuel H., Peaid N., James Mc. and W. Everds, all at home with their mother. Mrs. Knox rents her land, but oceiipies the residence which was erected by her husband a few years prior to his death.

ih'. Knox exercised his right of franchiBC in support of the men and measures of the republican party and his fellow townsmen called him to the office of assessor and continued him in the position of school trustee for three years and school director for fifteen years. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and his life was in harmony with his professions. He died February 21, 1902, respected by all who knew him, and his death was deeply I'egretted by manv friends as well as his iniiiicdiate familv.

James E. Halligan, manager of the Central Union Telephone Company at Quiney. and district manager for Wliite, Hancock. Brown anil Adams counties, was born in Peoria. Illinois, in

1866, his parents being Stephen and Catherine (Parker) Halligan. The paternal grandfather, Thomas Halligan, came from Ireland to the I'nited States and spent his remaining days in Peoria. His son Stephen Halligan was but a boy at the time of the emigration from the Emerald Isle to the new world and was reared, educated and married in Peoria. There he died in 1872, while his wife passed awtiy in 1868. They were the parents of six children, of whom five are living.

In the imblic and parish schools of Peoria James E. Halligan acquired his early education and afterward continued his studies in Parish Business College, putting aside his textbooks at the age of seventeen years, in order to enter business life. He became an employe of the firm of AUair & Reyburn, owners of the first Bell telephone in Peoria, and later was with the Central Illinois Telephone Companj^ He afterward entered the services of the Central Union Telephone Company, beginning as night operator. Later he was made collector and subsequently repairman and was inspector at Peoria for five years. He was next chief of inspectors and was then sent out as switchboard installer, and laid the first cable in Quiney in 1888, over the poles through Washington Park. He traveled over the state of Illinois and a part of Iowa in that capacity for two years and was then stationed as manager at Ottumwa, Iowa, about 1889, being afterward transferred to Alton, Illinois, where he remained for nine years. On the 1st of ilay, 1900, he came to Quiney as manager of the company for this city and district manager for Pike, Hancock, Brown and Adams counties. Since he came to Quiney the business has greatly increased, the number of the phones in use being noM' twenty-five hundred and fifty, while in 1900 there were only nine hundred and seventy-five in the exchange. He has also done away with the old magnetic system and installed the common battery sy.stem, and has given the citizens of Quiney and the district a much improved telephone service. His long connection with the business and his active work in many positions have given him intimate knowledge of the work in its various departments, and his promotion has come because of his fidelity and capability.

In 1891 occurred the marriage of ^\r. Halligan and Jliss Elizabeth Frey, of Hannibal, Missouri, a daughter of Germanius Frey, who was one of the early settlers of Hannibal and was one of the pioneer business men. He died before his daughter's marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Halligan had four children, but Catherine died in infancy. The others ai'e : Loyola, who was born in 1893 and attends St. Marv's Academy :

.lolm Eldison, who was born in 189tJ and attends the public sehools; and Althea, Avho was born in 1899, and is a kindergarten student of St. Mary's Institute. The parents are comnuuiieants of St. Peter's Catholic church, and Mr. Halligan is one of the cliarter members of the Knights of Columbus. In the telephone world he has worked his way upward to a responsible and lucrative position after over twenty years' of close attention to that business, while in fcocial circles wherever he has gone he has won inanv friends.

Dr. Joseph Fletcher, a prominent practicing physician living in Mendon, was born in Clermont county, Ohio, February (>, 1834, and comes of an old Virginia family of English lineage. His great-grandfather emigrated from Virginia to Ohio and was accidentally shot while on a surveying expedition. He left a wife and three children, one of whom, Jesse Fletcher, became the grandfather of Dr, Fletcher. He, too. was a native of the Old Dominion, and thinking he might benefit his financial condition in the new, but rapidly developing west, came to Adams county in 1850 and here spent his remaining days, passing away in 1864, at the age of seventy-four years. He prospered in his undertakings and accumulated a comfortable competence. Long a devoted member of the Methodist Ejiiscopal church, he ranked with the leading and valued citizens of his community. In his family were nine children, of whom six are yet living, the l^octor's father, Charles Fletcher, being the oldest. Phoebe, horn in 1814, married A. C. Clancy and died at her home in Lee county, Iowa, aboiit 1885, leaving four children. Thomas, born about 1816, married Caroline Moore and died in Texas about 1890, leaving three children. Elias, born aboiit 1818, married a Miss IMarshall and died at Yates City, Illinois, about 1899, leaving three children. Ephraim, born about 1824, married Sarah I\Ieeks, and died in Kansas about 1900, leaving seven children. Amanda, horn about 1826, married L. D. Dewey, who died in Kansas about 1888. leaving four children. Caroline, born about 1828, married William Runyon and both died in ^lendon about 1885, leaving three children. William, born in 1833, married Margaret Trimble, who died in Wichita. Kansas, about 1897. leaving three children.

man's estate he married Emetine .Moore, who was born in Cincinnati, in 1813, and was a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Moore. Four children were born to them in Ohio, after which the family removed to Illinois, reaching Honey Creek township, Adams county, November 2, 1842. Here the father purchased one hundred and twenty acres on section 4. The only improvement on the place was a log cabin, but he possessed determination and energy and in course of time developed a well improved farm. The land was wild and uncultivated and the district was a ])ioneer region in which game of many kinds was plentiful - a fact which indicated that settlers were few. In connection with the tilling of the soil Mr. Fletcher purchased and operated a sawmill on Bear creek, conducting the business for several years. In 1848 he built a steam flouring mill in the same locality, probably the first in the county outside of Quincy. He continued in the manufacture of lumlier for twent.v .years and in 1869 he removed his flouring mill to Coatsburg, where two years later it was destroyed by fire. About 1873 Mr. Fletcher removed from Adams county to Minnesota, where he spent five years, and in 1878 he established his home in Warsaw, Hancock county, Illinois, where his death occurred April 10, 1902, when he had reached the venerable age of ninety years. He had an extensive acquaintance in this part of the state and was one of its most highly respected citizens. His wife, who for many years was a devoted member of the Ba])tist cluirch, died June 25, 1892.

I\Tr. and ]\lrs. Charles Fletcher were the parents of eight children, five of whom are yet living. The Doctor is the oldest of the family. Hannah, born January 1, 1836, married John Shriver and lives in Clark county, ^Missouri. Jesse, born March 8, 1838, died January 24. 1860. Warren, born June 25, 1842, married Mary J. Hatton, by whom he has six children, and they live in Mendon. ^lary, born June 13, 1845, died in infancy. William, born December 7, 1846, died about 1856. :Melvina, born March 26, 1850, is living in Warsaw, Illinois. Laura A., born December 7, 1852, married George Van Valer, by whom she has four children, and they live near Warsaw.

Dr. Fletcher was a lad of eight years when he came with his parents to Illinois. He had entered the public schools of Clermont county. Ohio, and in this state he continued Ids studies in the subscription schools. The school building was constructed of logs, with slab seats and an immense fireplace in the end of the room. The teachers "boarded round" among the scholars. In such a primitive school Dr. Fletcher acquired his early education, but tliroughoiit his entire life he has been a student and reading and investigation have constantly broadened his knowledge. He remained with his father until about thirt.y years of age, devoting his time and energies to farming and to the work of the mill. In 1855, however, he went to Quincy, where for two years he carried on merchandising and during that period he devoted his leisure hours to reading medicine. He then returned home and again resumed milling, but at the same time he continued his study of the text-books of medicine, preparatory to entering the profession. In 1864 he matriculated at the St. Louis Medical School, from which he was graduated in 1867. Once more he returned to the old homestead and in his home neighborhood he entered upon the practice of his profession, which he has now carried on for thirty-eight years with excellent success. His skill and ability have gained him s large and lucrative patronage and he has the full respect and confidence of his professional brethren as well as of the general public. He is a member of the Adams County and the Illinois State Medical Societies and also the American Jledical Association.

On the 5th of January. 1864. occurred the }narriage of Dr. Fletcher and ?iriss Elizabeth Hardy, Avho was born within four miles of her present home, her jiarents lieiug Baptist and Tamer (Patterson) Hardy, the former a native of Mississippi and the latter of North Carolina. At an early period in the development of this state they removed from Tennessee to Sangamon county, but after a few months came to Adams county, where in later j^ears both passed away. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom are yet living. Sarah, born in May, 1830, married Jackson Stitt, who died in Adams county, leaving five children. Elizabeth, born December 11, 1831, is the wife of our sub.ject. Thomas, born in June. 1833, married ^Margaret Rogers, and they died at their home in Hancock county, leaving two children. Jane, born about 1835, married Henry Stickler, of Adams county, and they had five children. Joseph, born about 1837, married a Miss McClung. by whom he had five children, and they lived in Adams county Avhere he died in 1899. Louisa, born in April, 1839. married Jackson Harris, by whom she had nine children, and she died at her home in Hancock county. March 2, 1905. Frank, born about 1841, lives in Hancock county. He first married Jane Byler, who died leaving five children, and he subsequently married Mary Cline. h.v Avhom he also had five children. She died about 1901. ]\rary, born in November, 1845, married 'William Felgar, of Hancock county, and they had twelve children. Baptist, born

Dr. and ^Irs. Fletcher have become the parents of five children : ]\Iary Ellen, born May 20, 1855, is the wife of Thomas Hoye, a farmer, and to them were born four children but only two are now living. George W., boi-n October 23, 1857, is a farmer. He married .Martha Gilmore and has two children. Joseph W., born August 39, 1859, married Mary E. Wible and had two children. He was a graduate of the Keokuk iledical College of Iowa and practiced in Ursa, Illinois, up to the time of his death, which occurred December 24. 1898, when he was thirty-nine years of age. Francis, born ilarch 24, 1861. died in infancy. Sarah Elizabeth, born March 27, 1863, became the wife of William Kells. of ]\Iendon, and died r^faj- 13. 1892, at the age of twenty-nine years, leaving two children, Sarah E. and Joseph R.

Dr. Fletcher has always been an advocate of democratic i)rinciples and upon the party ticket he has been elected tax collector, serving for one term, while for two terms he was sui)ervisor and for twenty-four consecutive years he was a member of the school board, putting forth effective and far-reaching effort in behalf of educational advancement. As a citizen he was public spirited and progressive, giving his co-operation to every movement that he believes will contribute to the general good. As the years have passed he has made .judicious investments in property and was the owner of five hundred and sixty acres of land on Bear creek, btit has given some of this to his children. He started out in life without pecuniary or family advantages to aid him, and he has based his success upon earnest purpose and unremitting diligence. In his profession he has aimed at the highest, and continual reading has promoted his efficiency and made him one of the well-informed physicians of Adams couut.y. Since 1893 he has made his home in IMendon, where he owns a beautiful residence. Although he has passed the Psalmist's span of three score years and ten, he is yet in active practice and is ])roving a beneficial factor in community life.

Perry C, Ellis

Perry C. Ellis, editor of the Quincy Whig, was born August 21, 1867, near Union, Boone county. Kentucky, a son of Dr. John W. and Sallie (Breckenridge) Ellis. The father is an attornev and educator, ranking high as a He- brew, Arabic and Sanskrit scholar. In the paternal line Perry Ellis is a representative of the Ellis faniilj' of colonial Virginia, i^rominent in Revolutionary times. He takes his middle name from and is related to the Canbys, one of M'hose distinguished representatives was General Canby, of the Union Army, while a former member of the family, securing land grants of the war of 1812, thereby located thousands of acres of land in Illinois, including a great part of the site of Quincy. This was lost, however, through the inattention of heirs and the lapsing of titles. On his mother's side ]\Ir. Ellis is related to the distinguished Breckenridge family of Kentucky.

Pei'ry C. Ellis began his education in the public schools of St. Louis, afterward attended Woodland College at Independence, Missouri, and was graduated from Plattsburg College with the class of 1885. In 1886 he went on the Kansas City Times, under Dr. Morrison jMunford, and was afterward with the Kansas City Journal, under Colonel R. T. Van Horn, and was with the Kansas City AVorld in various capacities. lie left Kansas City in 1896 to accept a position on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, with which he remained until the retirement of Colonel Jones, when he accepted a position in the office of the Star, under former Congressman Nathan Frank. In 1899 he came to Quincy as managing editor of the Quincy Daily Whig, under the late John B. Ellis, afterward becoming editor of the Whig, his constant policy being to maintain the high standard set by John B. Ellis during his proprietorship.

The champion of republican interests through the columns of the Whig, Mr. Ellis is also a worker in the ranks of the party, and without political aspirations for himself - he having never held imblic office - he labors untiringly for the welfare and upbuilding of the party. One of his characteristics, shown particularly in the columns of the Whig, is a readiness to present fairly all sides of a controversy. He holds that strict adherence to the facts, with fairness to all political or other beliefs, is the best and only honest policy in giving the news and can injure no just cause. He was appointed a delegate, by Governor Tanner, to the national trust conference of 1899, was republican i)residential elector from the fifteenth congressional district in 1904. and is now chairman of the republican senatorial committee of the thirty-sixth Illinois district.

Mr. Ellis is a member of Quine^' lodge. A. F. & A. M. : is past sachem of Minuewawa Tribe of Red Men, of Quincy, and a member of Quincy lodge of Elks, No. 100. He has respect for sincere convictions and those who honestly and courageoTisly support them, whatever may be their religious or political beliefs. Keeping abreast with thinking men, giving earnest consideration to the great national industrial and sociological problems, including that, whose ultimate solution, he believes, will equitably adjust differences that arise between capital and labor, and standing unflinchingly in his exju'essiou of his honest convictions, he has -^^ron for himself an honored position in journalistic circles.

Jacob Dick

Jacob Dick, deceased, was one of the early brewers of Quincy and a worthy representative of the German-American element in our citizenship. Pie was born in the Rheinpfalz, Germany, in 1834. His parents never left Germany, and throughtout his business career the father engaged in the raising of grapes and the manufacture of wine. The son, having acquired his education in his native country and also gained practical knowledge of the brewing business came to America in the early '50s with his brothers, Matthew and John. They located first in Belleville, Illinois, where Jacob Dick engaged in clerking in a hardware store. About 1856 the brothers came to Quincy and established the Dick Brothers' Brewery, beginning operations on a small scale on the south side of Ninth street and opposite the |:)reseut place of business. Jacob Dick acted as bookkeeper and, being able to speak English better than his brothers, also had charge of the business management, while the others looked after the mechanical operation of the plant and the handling of the product. The relation was maintained between them until the death of Jacob, after which ]\Iatthe\v and John continued to run the business, their deaths occurring in the order named. They built up a large enterprise and derived therefrom a very gratifying income.

Jacob Dick served as a guard during the Civil war. He voted the republican ticket during the greater part of his life and took an active interest in jiolitics and in all matters pertaining to the city's development and upbuilding. He was very chai-itable and was easily touched by a tale of sorrow or distress, being always very generous in his assistance.

In 1861 Jacob Dick was united in marriage to ]\Iiss ]\Iargaret Redmond, who was boi-n in Quincy in 1840, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Donlevy) Redmond, who were natives of Ireland. Her father came to the United States when a youth of sixteen years, locating in Vermont, and he followed various pursuits that would yield him an honest living. After passing several years in

New England, he started westward, and, after visiting in St. Louis, proceeded up the ilississippi river to Burlington, Iowa. He also spent a brief period at Galena, Illinois, and then returned down the river to Quiuey, where he settled in 1837. He was among strangers and without capital, but he was strong and vigorous and determined to win success. He at once obtained employment, and. by industry and economy, he soon aceunuilated capital enough to enable him to purchase a few horses, carts and wagons and. in company with Samuel Holmes and "William Slianahan. he obtained a contract for grading on the old Northern Cross Railroad, between Quincy and Clayton. He continued at that business for many years with excellent success, and he invested largely in real estate in Quincy, which increased in value with the growth of the town and made him one of the leading property holders of the city. He also took an active and helpful interest in couunuuity affairs, and his fitness for leadership and devotion to the public good caused him to be selected for office. In 1848 he was eh^cted to the city council and served in that body for twenty-one years, taking an active part in molding the piiblic policy and promoting the development of Quincy. He was three times elected mayor of Quincy and gave a business-like and progressive admijiistration, but at length resigned in 18t)4 to accept a seat in the state legislature. He was one of Quincy 's foremost citizens in promoting: its advancement, growth and welfare. Through his own labor and capable management becoming possessed of large wealth, he employed it to beautify the city and added a number of handsome structures to its business district. Unto him and his wife were born ten children, of whom five are now living : James Redmond, a contractor of Kansas City, Missouri ; Mrs. Dick : Katherine, wife of Prank Ricker, vice president of the Ricker bank: ^Follie, wife of CharlesFargoof Springfield: and Thomas, superintendent of streets in Quincy. Those deceased are: Pati'ick H., a journalist, author of Redmond's Men of Mark and at one time city editor of the Quincy Herald; Eliza, wife of Jolni Williams, and three who died in childhood.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick were the parents of six children: Anna M., the wife of Jack Ellis, president of the Quincy Whig Company: Katie, wife of J. T. Smith: Julia, deceased: and Avigust Redmond, secretary of the Dick Brothers' Brewing Company.

Mr. Dick, who died in 1876, was a member of the Catholic church. He belonsed to the Hist<:irical Society of Quincy and in his life record displayed many commendable characteristics, including enterprise and reliability in business, devotion to his family and to his adopted city.

Peter E. Murrah

Among the native sons of Adams county is numbered Peter E. Murrah, who at all times has been loyal to the best interests of this part of the state and is a worthy representative of agricultural life here. He was born October 19, 1846, in Honey Creek township, and there he spent the days of his boyhood and youth. His father, John ^Murrah, was a native of Kentuckj' and married Miss Mary Fite, who is a native of Tennessee. In the year 1837, John Murrah started from Tennessee to Illinois, making the journey by team, and in the course of time reached Honey Creek township. Adams county, where he made a settlement. He was a farmer and stock-raiser and throughout his entire life followed those pursuits in order to provide for his family. He had nine children : ]\Irs. Sarah Evertson, who is living in Linn county, .Missouri; Alvin, and ]\Iary, both deceased ; Mrs. Caroline Dei-rick. a resident of Coatsburg; Elizabeth, who lives in Coffey county, Kansas; ilrs. Jane Tenter, a resident of Loraine, Illinois; ;\Irs. Frances (iibbs, of Coatslnirg; John C. also of Coatsburg; and Peter.

In the district schools near his home Peter E. IMurrah obtained his education, and when he had piit aside his text-booTis he gave his undivided attention to farm work. He had previously devoted the summer months to the labor of the fields, and it was with good practical experience that he started out in life on his own account. He has been very successful in his farming operations and is today the possessor of a valuable j^roperty which is the visible evidence of his life of thrift and enterprise. He now owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, which is devoted to the raising of grain and pasturage. He raises considerable stock and his capable management and keen business discernment constitute the secret of his success.

In the year 1869 Mr. Murrah was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Koontz, a native of West Virginia, born in 1846. At the age of nine years she was taken to Missouri by her parents, who remained residents of that state for six years and then came to Illinois, settling in ^Montgomery county, east of Springfield. Unto 'Slv. and Mrs. l\Iurrah have been born nine children, as follows: ^Irs. Mary E. Gunn,- who is living in Keene township ; Otho Franklin, deceased; Peter L., at home; Joseph Arthur: Mrs. IMinnie Rebecca Gunn, who is living in Kansas City ; ]Mrs. Clara L. McCormick, a resident of Coatsburg; Rosa Evelyn, and William E., at home; and one that died in infancy.

Mr. ^IiiiTah is a democrat iu his political affiliation but has never sought or desired office, preferring to give his undivided attention to his business affairs. During a long residence in the coimty he has enjoyed the high esteem of all who know him because his life has been iu harmony with principles that everywhere ponuiiand respect and confidence.

Lewis Pittman, the owner of an extensive and valuable farm of four hundred and fifty acres in Keenc township but now living a retired life in Loraine, where he owns and occupies a fine residence, was born April 12, 1842, in Waldeck, Germany, his parents being Lewis and Jane Pittman. After the death of tlie mother, which occurred in October, 1843, the father married again before leaving Germany and about 1851 brought his family to America. Landing at New Orleans they proceeded up the Mississippi river to Quincy, where they remained for three months and then located on a farm in Liberty township, near Payson. At the end of two years the father removed to Keene township, where he purchased land and continued to make his home throughout the remainder of his life. He was born about 1799 and died IMarch 26, 1884.

Lewis Pittman of this review was a lad of about nine years when brought by his parents to the United States, the voyage being made on a sailing vessel, which was seven weeks in crossing the Atlantic. They landed at New Orleans, proceeding up the ^lississippi river to Quincy and there spent three months, after which they went to Payson, where they lived for two years. They then removed to Keene township, where Lewis Pittman of this review has since made his home. He began his education in the public schools of the fatherland and continued his studies in the public schools ol Adams county. He remained with his father until twent.y-flve years of age, assisting in the operation and development of the home farm and then started out upon an independent business career.

It was about this time that he was married, jMiss Phebe Swaim becoming his wife on the 13th of December, 1866. She was liorn ^lareh 30, 1851, ill jMendon township, Adams county, and is a daughter of John and Rachel (Curless) Swaim. Her father was born in West Virginia, February 13, 1811, and the mother's birth occurred in Clermont county, Ohio, August 16, 1814. They became residents of Adams county about 1835, and remained here until their life's labors were ended in death, the father passing away April 26, 1874, his wife on the 26th of June, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Pittman have become the jiarents of five children, who are yet living, namely : Anna S., who was born September 12, 1857, and was married August 28, 1887, to Samuel Shoemaker, their home being in Keene township; Rev. Henry E., a minister of the Dunkard church and farmer of Keene township, who was born November 2, 1869, married M^'ra E. Arnolds, June 22, 1904; Rachel P.. who was born November 9, 1873, and on the 30th of August, 1891, became the wife of Henry Hardy of Loraine ; Estella J., who was born September 22, 1876, and was married October 13, 1904, to George C. Tate of Hester. ^lissouri, who is now living in Keene toAvnship ; and David D., who was born April 10, 1885, and married Rena Treatch, July 31, 1903, their home being in the northern part of Keene township. They also lost one son. John L., who was born February 24, 1887. and died :\Tareh 2, 1895.

Mr. and Mrs. Pittman reside in Luraiiie .-iiid furnished each of their children a farm. In politics he has been a republiean since attaiiimg his majority, giving an iinfalteriiig supjiort to the principles of his party. He and his Avife are members of the (Terinan Baptist, or Dunkard church, and their son Henry E. is minister and preaches in Ijoraine. ilr. and ]\Irs. Pittman have acquired through their own efforts all that they possess and he has long been accounted one of the progressive and enterprising farmers of Adams county, where he has made his home for more than a half century, and is, therefore, entitled tn mention among the worthy ])ioni'er settlers dt tliis i)ni'. tion of the state.

John B. Schott

Quincy finds a worthy representative of its manufacturing interests in Juliii H. Schott, -V'.iio lieloiigs t<i that class of valued citizens who while |n-iinii)ting their individual success also advance the general ])ros]ierity throuffh the employment which they give to large numbers of Avorkmen and the impetus which they give to commercial activity - whereon the welfare and growth of every town and city depend.

Mr. Schott. at the head of a large saddlery goods manufactory, was born in Bavaria, Germany. ^larch 28, 1833. his jiarents being Philip Anthony and JIargaret (Fischer)

Schott. Beared and educated in his native county, John B. Sehott eanie to America in 1852 and removed thence to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at his trade - that of a tanner and currier. He had no capital but he possessed strong determination and resolved to win success if it could be gained through persistent, earnest efforts. On the 16th of May, 1856, he arrived in Quinc.y, where he embarked in the tanning business on his own account, on Sixth and State streets, and this became the nucleus of his present extensive establishment. He at first employed six or eight men, and prospering' from the beginning he was enabled to purchase the property that he occupied in 1861. In 1865 he extended the scope of his labors by piirchasing property at Nos. 613 and 615 Hampshire street, where he embarked in the general leather business, in addition to conducting his tannery on Sixth sti'eet. In 1875 he again enlarged his business by beginning the manufacture of horse collars, and in 1877 he entered into the wholesale maniifacture of saddler.y goods, at this time employing twenty-five men. In 1879 he bought the fine building at the corner of Third and Hampshire streets and i;nder the name of J. B. Sehott & Company continues the biisiness, employing from seventy-five to a hundred men. In 1889 he erected a five-story addition on Hampshire street, with a three-story building back of that, extending to a depth of one hundred and ninety feet. The business is carried on as a partnership concern and ilr. Sehott is president of the company, which under his careful management has been continually expanded until it is now one of the large and profitably productive industi'ies of the city. Six traveling salesmen are employed on the road, selling to the trade north, west and south.

On the 17th of February, 1859, Mr. Sehott was married to iliss Adolphina Sehleich, a daughter of Julius Sehleich, of Quincj'. who died in 1849. Her mother, long surviving, passed away ^lay 20, 190.3, at the advanced age of ninety-three years. 'Sir. and IMrs. Sehott are the parents of six children : Anthonie, wife of Louis Wolf, president of the Quincy National Bank and manager of the J. B. Sehott Saddlery Company; Julia, the wife of Charles H. Lauter. who is interested in the saddlery business ; Emma, at home ; John F., who married Miss Zehna Herr and is interested in the saddlery business ; Adolph. also with the firm ; Eobert. who is married and is traveling salesman for the business.

Mr. Sehott is independent in his political views, but as a citizen is well known for his i;ati'iotie and public-spirited interest in everything that pertains to the general welfare. In business he has made for himself an honorable name and prominent place and he has a wide circle of warm friends throughout Quincy, while his friendship is most prized by those who know him best.

E. E. B. Sawyer

E. E,. B. Sawyer, the extent and importance of whose business interests class him with the representative men of Adams county, has for more than thirty years been connected with insurance at Camp Point. He has made his home in this county since 1858. A native of Maine, he M-as l)orn in York county, in the town of Limington, ;\Iay 14, 1836. His father, Ephraim Sawyer, was also a native of ]Maine, born October 28, 1804. He was reared in the Pine Tree state and there married Eliza Small, a native of that state and a daughter of George Small, who was of English lineage. Mr. Sawyer was a farmer of Maine and there reared his family, si)ending his life there, his last days being passed in Franklin county.

E. E. B. Sawyer was reared to manhood under the jiarental roof and received ordinai-y school advantages. He engaged in teaching for a few years dviring the winters, being only seventeen years of age when he taught his first school. He came west to Illinois, in 1858, settling in Adams comity, where he again followed the profession of teaching. He was principal of the Cla.yton schools for several years and his labors gave a valuable impetus to the cause of education diiring the period of early progre.-^s in Adams county. In 1861 he located in Camji Point, where he turned his attention to merchandising, following that \mvsuit until 1873, or about twelve years. He was quite active during the Civil war in its cause, devoting time and money to filling the quota of Adams county. He also served as postmaster of Camp Point by appointment of President Lincoln, holding that position at the time the President was assassinated. He was cue of the founders of the Camp Point Enterprise and afterward became sole proprietor, continuing his connection with the paper from 1866 until 1871. In 1873 he entered the insurance business and has built up a fair business in Adams and adjoining counties.

Mr. Sawyer was married in ^Maine on the 11th of :\Iarch. 1861, returning to that state for his bride, ^liss Esther Bailey, who was born in Elaine. February 4, 1833, and is a sister of Thomas Bailey, whose sketch is given elsewhere in this volume. "Mr. and ]\Irs. Saw- yer became the parents of four children : Abbie E., who has engaged in teaching in Camp Point. Sioiix City, Iowa, and fiercer county, Illinois ; Rev. Joseph L., a minister of the Presbyterian church, now located at Middletown, Iowa; Hattie E., the wife of H. E. Bates, of Galesburg, Illinois ; and Levi E., who is engaged in railroading at Minneapolis, IMinuesota. They also lost one child, Thaxter Ellis, who died in infancy. Mrs. Sawyer passed away July 27, 1878, and her death was deeply regretted by many friends as well as her immediate family.

On the 8th of June, 1887, in Hancix'k county. Mr. Sawyer was again married, iii.s second union being with Laura Prentiss, who belonged to one of the old families of Hancock county that had come to Illinois from Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer hold membership in the Presbyterian church and three of his children are also members thereof. He is serving as one of the elders and is very active in the work of the church. Politically a staunch republican, he was reared a democrat but he cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and has since supported each iioniiiice of the jiarty at the head of the ticket. Ill' was elected and served as one of the school l/oai'd and acted as its president or clerk for several years. He has also served on the town board of Camp Point for several terms and ^v'as its president for two years, liut political honors and emoluments have had no attraction for him as he has preferred to devote his energies to his business affairs and the duties of citizenship Avithout regard to public office. He belongs to the Grand Army Post in which he has served as commander, adjutant and cpiartermaster and is also a member of I. 0. 0. F. lodge. Mr. Sawyer has a wide and favorable acquaintance in Camp Point and Adams county and has furthered many important enter- ])rises of good citizenship. He was a valued I)romoter of educational development in an early day, and his entire life record proves that liberality of thought, labor and means for the general good, for some of us is better than the accumulation of wealth.

John ^I. Daugherty is the owner of two hundred and forty acres of valuable land, constituting a part of the old family homestead, which has been in possession of the family since 1850. A native of Pennsylvania, he was born October 4, 1831. and is the son of :\richael and Elizabeth

(Funk) Daugherty, who were also natives of the Keystone state. They came with their family to Illinois in 1850 and settled on the farm in Adams county now owned by their son John. The father learned the blacksmith's trade in his childhood and followed that pursuit until his removal to the W'Cst, after which he followed farming. He remained upon the place now owned by our subject until his death, which occurred August 28, 'l892, while his wife died June 14, 1900. He was eighty-two years of age at the time of his demise, while Jlrs. Daugherty reached the veiy iidvanced age of ninety-three years. In the famil\- ni-c five sons and two daughters, namely: ,^iary, the wife of Martin B. Kuhns, who lives in Ursa township near her brother's home: Mrs. Nancy Barr, a resident of Oregon; James W., who is also living in Oregon; Jacob F., who is engaged in the undertaking business in Quincy ; Samuel, who resides in Colorado; and Michael E.. who is living in Oregon.

The other member of the family is John M. Daugherty, who was educated in the connnon schools of Pennsylvania and came to Adams county with his parents, remaining with them until forty years of age. He then rented a part of his father's farm and continued its oper;!tiou luitil the latter "s death. In addition to eighty acres which he owned he then purchased the old homestead ]iroi)crty, which comprised four hundred acres of land. He now owns two hundred and forty acres, having sold a part of the farm about two years ago. He is also the owner of some fine business blocks in LTrsa. His land is all undfr cnltiv.il ion and is very valuable, yielding exeellcnl ci-ops in feturn for the care and labor he bestows upon the Hclds. He uses the iati'st inipi'ovcd niacliinery in cultivating his farm and everything about the place is neat and thrifty in appearance. Although he is now seventy-three years of age, he is yet actively engaged in the farm woi'k. He is as straight as an arrow and looks like a man of fifty years. He has accumiilatcd nearly all of the property he possesses throu'^li his own efforts and his has been a successful cai-ccr.

In 1874 .Air. I >anL;hiM'1y was nian-ied to .Miss Ella Ames and unto them have been born two children: Elmer, who was born IMarch 23, 1875, and lives in Boulder, Colorado ; Frank, who w^as boi'n October 12, 1877, and married Edith Cummings of Fort Collins, Colorado, where they are living at tlie present time,

JMr. Daugherty votes with the democratic party and his worth and ability have been recognized by his fellow townsmen, who have called him to public office. He served as census enumerator in 1880, was supervisor for one tenn, justice of the peace for twelve years, also collector and school direi-tor for twentv-one vears. No public trust reposed in him lias ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. Pie is also true to his duties of citizenship and in office has jiroved most loyal in promoting the general welfare. His life has ever been honorable and upright and he en.joys the uniform confidence and trust of all with -whom he has been assiM-iated through the fifty-five years of his residence in Adams conntv.

Jacob F. Daugherty

Jacob P. Daugherty, whose genial disposition and humanitarian spirit have gained him a circle of friends that makes him one of the representative men of Quiney and who for many years has conducted an iindertaking and embalming establishment, has long figured among the successful and prominent business men of the city and has for more than half a century resided in Adams county. His birth occurred in AVestmoreland county, Pennsylvania, near the city of Pittsburg, March 10. 1840, his parents being ]\Iichael and Elizabeth (Funk) Daugherty, the former of Scotch lineage, while the latter was of German descent. They remained residents of the Keystone state until 1851, Avhen with their family they came to Adams county, Illinois, settling on a farm in Ursa township, where the fathei- successfully engaged in the tilling of the soil, becoming one of the prosperous agriculturists of his community. His landed possessions comprised four hundred acres of arable land, highly cultivated and in the control of his business affairs he displayed marked enterprise, diligence and keen business discernment. His personal traits of character were such as commended him to the confidence and friendship of those with whom he ivas associated and in his death, which occurred in 1892, the community felt it had lost one of its best citizens ili-s. Daughertv died June 21, 1900.

Jacob F. Daugherty, but eleven years of age at the time of the removal from Pennsylvania to Illinois, was reared to the occupation of fanning and continued to assist in the cultivation of the old homestead until thirty yeai's of age. His educational privileges were those afforded by the public schools and he continued to concentrate his energies upon farm labor until he embarked in the livery business in Qiiincy. This brought to him a desirable competence, but in 1876 he turned his attention to the undertaking and embalming business, in which he has continued throiigh almost thirty years. He brought to the task a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the art of embalming and a pei"sonality which has endeared him to the thousands of persons who have called upon him iu the hour of their bereavement. He has attended to the intei'- ment of over five thousand persons and as an embalmer has no superior in the west. His office and undertaking rooms are located at No. ()19 ]Maine street, to which place he removed in 1902. it being necessary for him because of the growth of his liusiness to seek more commodious quarters. Mr. Daugherty is also financially interested in a large granite and marble business, which has become one of the leading enterprises of the city. He possesses marked business discernment and strong purjiose and in all of his transactions has over been found thoi'ouii'hlv reliable.

In 1862 Mr. Daugherty was married to Miss Lt)uise Turner, a daughter of John Turner. They have six children: Mrs. B. F. Poi-ter; Mrs. Anson M. Brown; Mrs. Charles Brown, of Phcenix, Arizona ; Grace ; Leroj' : and Arthur. The last named from early boyhood was his father's assistant in the undertaking business and is now associated with him in a partnership. He was married January 1, 1900, to Miss Harriet Ruth McMillin, of Quincv. They have one child, Arthur :\I., born October 31. 1902.

ilr. and Jlrs. Daugherty are members of the Vermont Street Baptist church, of which he has served as a trustee. Pie also belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and the Royal Arcanum. Plaving lived in Adams county throughoiit almost his entire life he is well known and the energies of his manhood, his chief characteristics, his .sjTiipathetic nature and his straightforward business career have won for him an enviable position in the regard of those with whom he has been associated.

]\Ir. Daugliei'ty now has outstanding over four tho^^sand dollars which he will never try to collect from poor people whose relatives he has buried. For over thirty years there ha,s never been a Protestant American undertaker who has started in the business in Quiney who has made a success of it, with exception of Mr. Davighert>-. the others having all given up or failed.

Mrs. Ida M. Lloyd

Mrs. Ida il. Lloyd, who has occupied the position of iDOstmistress at i\Ieyer for eight years and is also the owner of a store there, was born June 30, 1862, upon a farm in this locality, her parents being John C. and Harriett Caldwell. Her father was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, while her mother was a native of Liverpool, England, and on removing to Adams county, Illinois, they settled upon a farm in the vicinity of Meyer, locating there in the spring of 1861. To the further development and improvement of tliis property Mr. Calddell devoted his attention throughout his remaining days. He was born in 1803 and died in 1882, while his wife, whose birth occurred in 1835, passed away in 1873.

Mrs. Lloyd acquired her education in the schools of Canton, Missouri, and spent her girlhood days in her parents' home. On the '22d of Juni\ 1880, .she gave lier hand in marriage to William Lloyd, and by this union was born one child, Joseph C. Lloyd, whose birth occurred October 13, 1882. He married Cornie Quinn and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mrs. Lloyd possesses excellent business ability and executive force. She has served as postmis tress of Meyer for eight years, capably discharging the duties of the office, and at the same time conducts a good mercantile enterprise, which she has been operating for ten years. She carries a well selected line of general goods and has gained a desirable patronage. She also owns forty acres of land adjoining the corporation limits of ;\Ieyer and lying partly within the liorders of the town. To the operation of tliis farm slie gives her personal supervision. Slu' is a member of the Episcopal church and has a very wide circle of friends in I\Iever and Adams county.

Edwin Cleveland

Edwin Cleveland, deceased, to whom was accorded the public recognition of election to county offices as an evidence of the trust reposed in him by his fellow citizens and whose career, both public and private, entitled him to the regard in which he was uniformly held, became a resident of Adams county when but two years of age. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on the 21st of December, 1835, his parents being Isaac and ^lary (Chickering) Cleveland, both of whom were natives of the Empire state, the mother being a relative of the manufacturers of the well known ('bickering piano. Previous generations of the Cleveland family had resided in the Empire state, for there the paternal great-grandparents of Edwin Cleveland made their home for some time and Henry Cleveland, the grandfather, was born in New York. He became a farmer and throughout his entire life engaged in the tilling of the soil in connection with which he likewise followed blacksmithing. He was a soldier of the war of 1812 and a man of marked patriotism, never faltering in the performance of any duty in militarv or civic life that he believed would jjromote the interests and welfare of the state and nation. He removed to Adams county, Illinois, in June, 1837, and became a resident of Richfield, in which locality he purchased wild land. To its development and cultivation he then directed his energies and made excellent improvements upon the farm prior to his death. The ancestry of the family can be traced l)ack still further for Henry Cleveland was a descendant of Benjamin Cleveland, who was of English birth and came to America in 1635, becoming the progenitor of the family, of which the subject of this review was a representative.

Isaac Cleveland was born in Schoharie county. New York. After his marriage he removed to Ohio, where he lived for a brief period and then became a resident of Adams county, Illinois, in Juni'. 1837. Traveling westward by way of the Ohio and Mi'-sissippi rivers to Richfield, Adams county, he, too, purchased a tract of wild land in that vicinity and he worked at the stone-mason's trade in addition to farming. He carried on general agricultural pursuits upon that place until 1870. when he removed to the village of Barry, Pike county, where he lived retired from further liusiuess cares. Both he and his wife died in Barry, he having attained his eightieth year, while his wife died at the age of fifty-five years. He was infiuential in comnnmity affairs at an early day and held some township offices. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, with which his wife was also identified. They became the parents of six children.

Edwin Cleveland, but two years of age when lirought to Adams county, lived in a little log cabin in his early youth, the family home being such as was common in ])ioneer localities at that time. The country was wild and unimproved and there was much wild game to be had. Educational jirivileges in tlie neighborhood were somewhat limited. Imt he attended the district schools and made the most of his opportunities. In the school of experience he also learned many vali;able lessons and broad reading and observation also added largely to his knowledge. Through the period of his youth he assisted his father in the operation of the old home farm, and when nineteen years of age he entered upon iin independent biisiness career, becoming owner of a farm of eighty acres near the old family homestead. That tract was covered with a dense growth of timber, but he at once began to clear and improve it and in course of time rich fields returned to him good harvests. He conducted his farm with success imtil the fall of 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company L, Tenth Illinois Cavalrv, and was mustered into the service at Quincy. The following spring the regiment went to the south and with that connnand Mr. Cleveland jiartieipated in a number of skirmishes. While taking part in a skirmish near Raleigh. Missouri, he was injured in the knee and had to have his leg amputated, remaining in the hospital at Raleigh until honorably discharged.

When he could not longer render active aid to his country on the field of battle Mr. Cleveland returned to his home and re-entered business life as a general merchant at Richfield, where he engaged in the sale of goods for three years. On the expiration of that period he removed to NewtoAvn, Adams county, where he engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plows and carriages, conducting that business with profit for four years. At the end of that time, however, he was called to public office, being elected in 1871 to the position of county treasurer of Adams coi;nty on the democratic ticket, which position caused his removal to Quincy. He held the office for four years, being re-elected in 1873. During that time the courthouse at Quincj' caught fii'e and was burned to the ground, but owing to the heavj' snow on the roof the fire made slow progress and so all the valuable documents and papers were saved.

Mr. Cleveland made a creditable record as a county officer, his administration of the duties of the position winning him high encomiums. Following his retirement from the office of county treasurer he engaged in the manufacture of brick in Quincy for a few years and then turned his attention to the insurance business, representing the Traders' Insurance Company of Chicago, the Manchester of England, and the Newark of New Jersey. He continued in the insurance business for several years and was then made i-evenue collector, acting in that capacity for a number of years, but soon he returned to the insurance business, which occupied his time and energies until his demise.

In 1854 Mr. Cleveland was married in Richfield to Miss Sarah E. Young, a daughter of James H. Young, one of the pioneer residents of Adams county, who, on coming to Illinois, settled in Burton towmship, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, remaining u]ion one farm for sixty years. Both he and his wife died there. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland became the parents of six children, of whom three are yet living : Harriet is engaged in the millinery business in Quincy and resides at the old home with her sister, M. Addie. Annie is the wife of Leslie E. Fidton, a resident of St. Louis, ^lissouri. Those deceased are Mrs. ^lelissa Proctor, who died in Newtown : William II., who died at the age of twenty-six years: and Lena ^I., who died in childhood. The death of Mr.

Cleveland occurred October 15. 1903. For two years he had survived his wife, who died September 2!). 1901. He was one of the respected and valued residents of the county. He held several minor offices and was filling the position of township supervisor at the time of his death. As a member of the board he had served on the connnittees on claims, finances and others. He had been reared in the faith of the republican party but was always a staunch democrat, taking a deep interest in political questions and doing everything in his jjower to further democratic successes. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Bodley lodge, of Quincy, of which he was one of the oldest representatives and at the time of his death he was serving as its treasurer. He was one of the organizers and served as commander of the ITnited Soldiers & Sailors Veteran Association and in all life's relations, whethei- in business or political circles, in his fraternal affiliations or in the home, he was the same honored and honorable gentleman, enjoying in marked degree the confidence and esteem of those with whom he was associated. His warmest friends were those who had known him longest, a fact that indicates a life of uprightness and of usefulness. As the years passed Mr. Cleveland made judicious investment in real estate and he built the home where his two daughters now reside at No. 2845 Maine street. They are prominent in society circles here and belong to a family AV'hieh from pioneer times down to the present has ranked with the leading families of the coimtv.

Mrs. Altje H. Franzen-Buss

^Irs. Altje H. Franzen-Buss. who for many years has been a resident of Adams county and is now living on section 5, Clayton township, was born October 21, 1828, in Holtrop, Ostfriesland, Germany, her parents being Harm H. and Anke (Zimmerman) Franzen. On the 12th of September, 1851, they sailed for America and landed in New Orleans on the 14th of December, whence thej- proceeded up the ^Mississippi river by boat to St. Louis, where they spent six weeks owing to the river being frozen up. After the ice had disappeared thy continued on their journey to Quincy. Illinois, and then to Clayton township in a wagon drawn by oxen, arriving there in the middle of February. 1852. They stoji^ied first with their pon Hini'ieh Franzen. who had located there in the spring of 1850. Their family consisted of eight children: Jurgen, who came to this country in 185-4; Ilinrich, ^[rs. ilargaretha Emmiiiga, Johan and Ilariii. all now deceased ; Dirck. who died prior to the emigration of the parents: I\Ir.s. Altje II. Buss: and Cobvis, who makes his home in Northeast townshi]! and owned and operated a gristmill east of (.{olden for many years.

Harm H. Pranzen, the father of Mrs. Buss, joined the German army when a young man and took part in the war between Prance and Germany in 1815. He particii)ated in the battle of Waterloo on the 18th of June, that year, taking part in a hand to hand engagement with the Ulan Lancers and completely crushing the enemy and the power of Napoleon I. After being without anything to eat for three days, the soldiers were preparing a meal wdien the signal came for the cavalry to fly to the front. Emptying their soup kettles they mounted their horses, and with a hurrah shot forward and won the day with great glory. Mr. Pranzen was a tall, strong young man and occupied the right end file. He was once stationed at an extremely dangerous outpost right in sight of the enemy and soon became aware that they were ainung a piece of artillery at him. The moment the gunner was swinging his matchcord, ilr. Pranzen spurred his faithful horse sideways and the projectile went whistling by his shoulder. Upon making his report he was much complimented by his officers for his bravery. He found the ball, which weighed fourteen jiounds. Taking an air line through the country, his horse woidd leap over hirgi' ditchi'S and fences with the greatest ease. Our lUan and his horse became very much attached to each other and at the close of the war, when he i)atted his companion good bye, he wept and could hear the horse neighing after him for a long distance. He often spoke of the horrors of war, and his narrations were undoubtedly true. Mr. Pranzen died in Adams county, July 29, 1863, when almost eighty years of age. He is still held in high esteem by those who knew him as a man who lived an exemplary life, without a stain u|inn it, (|uiet and unassuming. Although never idb', he never gained iiineli of this world's goods.

Mrs. Buss spent her .i;irliiood under the parental roof and jiursued her education in the schools of Germany. She came with the family to America in 1851 and became a resident of Adams county the following .year. At the time of their settlement here there were only twelve (ierman families in this locality. All, jiowever, were Iroiii Ostfrieshind iu the state of Hanover and they called their settlement New Ostfriesland, it being in Clayton and Northeast townships. The first two families located there in June, 1848.

On the lid of Jidy. 1852, Altje II. Pranzen gave her hand in marriage to Gerd H. Buss, theirs being the first wedding celebrated in this particular settlement. Mr. Buss was an enterprising farmer and took his bride to a farm on the southwest quarter of section 4, Clayton township, beginning their domestic life in a log house similar to those occupied by the other s(>ttlers. With characteristic energy he carried on farming and merchandising and as the years passed he accumulated considerable wealth. He died March 19, 1894, respected by all who knew him because of his strict business methods as well as his activity, which resulted in success.

^Ir. Buss was one of a family of seven children, the others l>eing Johan, who renuiined in Germany, Catharina and IMrs. Ilille Plesner, all now deceased; Weert, a resident of JMinnesota; Trintje, wife of Cobus Pranzen, mentioned above; and Hinrich, who is living iu Kansas. Unto J\Ir. and Mrs. Buss were born eight children, namely: Henry G., who is now living in Oklahoma; Harm G., of Kansas: Katie, the wife of Ulfert Ideus; John G., of Houston township ; Dick G. ; Gerhard G. ; Grace, the wife of William Cassens; and Mai'garet, the wife of Claus Leenerts, all living near Golden.

Mrs. Buss is the owner of a large and valuable farm near (lolden besides other property. She and her husband had accunu;lated much more than this but the remainder has been given to their children. She is one of the leading memliers of the new Ijiitheran church of Golden and is deeply interested in its growth and upbuilding. Like her husband she has been one of the most liberal supjiorters of the church, to which she has given large sums of money, and in 1904 when the chiirch wa.s remodeled she donated a tine memorial window costing two hundred and fifty dollars, liesides giving a much larger sum to the building fund. Her many excellent traits of character have endeared her to a large circle of friends and she well deserves mention among the early settlers of Adams <'ounty.

John T. Inghram. a lawyer whose careful preparation for the bar has well qualified him for the onerous duties that devolve upon an attorney and who in the presentation of his cause is always foi-cible and logical, was born in Quincy in 1S70. a son of John T, and Mary lughraiu. His father was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in 1842 and in 1861 came to Illinois, locating at Quincy. Here lie was identified with commercial interests as one of the early merchants of the city and continued in that line of business activity until 1884. when he entered the Quincy postoffiee. He was a democrat in his political views and fraternally was connected with the Masons. He died in the year 1898. His wife, who was born in Elyria, Ohio, in 1851, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of the Historical Society, and has been prominent in local clubs and organizations. She belongs to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Woman's Relief Corps and has been worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Inghram were the parents of ten children, of whom four sons and three daughters are yet living.

John T. Inghram, the eldest, was a student in the public schools of Quincy and prepared for the practice of law in the State University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was graduated with the class of 1891. He then entered upon practice in his native city and has been quite successful in securing a large and representative clientage. For the past four years he has been assistant .state's attorney to W. Clay Crewdsou and has .offices with the latter in the courthouse. He has a logical, analytical mind that enables him to readily determine the strong points in a ease and his close study and earnest application have also been salient features in the desirable success which he has won as a practitioner.

In 1898 I\Ir. Inghram was married to Lillian C. Brown, a daughter of John H. and Sarah (Norris) Brown. Her father has long been a grocer of Quincy, coming to this city from England. Mrs. Inghram was born here in 1873 and by her marriage has one son, John T. Jr., born August 13, 1901. Mr. Inghram belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church, while his wife holds membership with the Baptist church. He is connected with several fraternal organizations inchiding the Masons, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen of America and the Court of Honor.

His political allegiance is given to the democracy and while interested in political questions and affairs of moment to the community, the state and the nation, he yet gives his chief consideration to his law practice, in which he is meeting with desirable success. When the piiblic school system of Quincy was re-organized in 1904, Mr. Inghram was elected as one of the seven members of the board of education by the city at large, which position he still holds, having been re-elected April 15, 1905, receiving one thousand five hundred and twelve votes out of a total vote of three thousand four hundred and sixty-five, his vote being the largest of five popular candidates. This handsome endorsement of j\lr. Inghram 's record as a member of the board of education shows the public valuation of his excellent services, which have been marked by notable ability, close application to his duties and a conscientious regard for the welfare of the schools.

Among the representative farmers and leading citizens of Beverly township is numbered Isaac J. Ogle, who is also an honored veteran of the Civil war. A native of Illinois, he was born in Belleville, St. Clair county, August 20, 1841, and is a son of Isaac and Priscilla (Badgly) Ogle, wdio were natives of Pennsylvania. At an early day the father was brought by his parents to this state, the family locating in St. Clair county, where he continued to make his home until his death, which occurred in .May, 1841. prior to the birth of our subject. The mother subsequently married again, becoming the wife of John Miller, of St. Clair county, and she died in 1857. By this union she had one son, John i\r. Miller, who entered the Union army during the Civil war as a member of the Ninety-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantrj' and was killed at Vicksburg, Mississippi. The children by the fii'st marriage were Solomon, who died in St. Clair county; James L., who made his home in Beverly township, this county, and died here July 8, 1861 ; Rebecca J., who married William Sisson and died in the eastern part of the state ; Samuel K., a resident of Kansas ; Benjamin, who makes his home in Butler county, ilissoui-i; Lucy, wife of J. W. Powers, of Salina, Saline county, Kansas; Abraham B., who was a member of the Fifty-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war and was killed and buried at Montgomery, Alabama, in 1864; William, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, and Isaac J.

The subject of this review was educated in the public schools of this county and when the Civil war broke out he laid aside his textbooks to enter the service of his country, becoming a member of Company D, Fiftieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He participated in a number of engagements and was twice wounded, first through the hip at Altoona Pass, Georgia, which confined him to the hospital for three months, and later was wounded in the ear. As soon as able he rejoined his regiment, however, and remained at the front until the close of the war, being mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, after almost four years' of active service on southern battle-fields.

Mr. Ogle had become a resident of Adams county on the 25th of December, 1850. and after leaving the army he again took up his abode here. In 1865 he married Miss Louisa Carbaugh, a daughter of Jackson Carbaugh, of Beverly township, and by that union one child Avas born, Alice J., now the wife of Marshall Love, who lives near Clayton in Concord township. The wife and mother died on the 18th of March. 1867, and in 1868 Mr. Ogle was again married, his second union being with her sister. Miss Mary A. Carbaugh, whose death occurred April 27, 1899. The children born of this marriage were as follows : Anna Louisa, at home ; Clara E., wife of William Gicker, who lives one mile west of Beverly; Lucy M., wife Silas A. Moore, of McKee township; Jacob E., also living west of Beverly; James E., of Cement, Oklahoma; John II., at home; Minnie P., wife of William E. Inslee, living north of Beverly; and Laverda and Joseph (i.. both at home.

Throughout his active business life Mr. Ogle has successfully carried on farming and stockraising, and is today the owner of a well improved and valuable farm of two hundred and ninety-five acres on section 13, and one hundred and twenty acres on section 19, Beverly township, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation. He is a man of remarkable strength and vigor for one of his years and is still actively engaged in the management of his business interests. His farm is located on section 13, Beverly township, and is one of the best pieces of property in that locality. Religiously Mr. Ogle is a member of the Christian church and fraternally is connected with the Modern Woodmen of American and the Grand Army of the Republic. In days of peace as well as in time of war he has been found true to his country's interests and is recognized as a valued and usef\il citizen of the community.

A student of history cannot carry his investigations far into the annals of Quincy and Adams county without learning of John Livingston Moore, one of the pioneer residents of this city, settling here in 1833. His baptismal name was John JMoore III, but when about a year old was given the name of John Livingston Moore, being a great-nephew of the fa- )nous Robert Livingston. His birth occurred in New York city, January 15, 1820, and his parents were Frank C. and Julia (JMunnj Moore, who were also natives of New York. He had four sisters, namely, Sarah, who married James T. Baker, and both are now deceased ; Julia, who became the wife of Darwin Jaggar, of Burlington, Iowa, and both are now deceased; Mary, who is now the widow of Major I. G. Rowland and makes her home at No. 6017 Woodlawn avenue, Chicago ; and Susan, who first married Dr. J. R. Ilollowbush and after his death wedded Dr. A. R. Piatt. They lived in China for many yeai-s, but after his death she returned to America and now resides with a daughter at 2869 Broderick street. San Francisco.

Frank C. Moore, the father of this family, was born at Elliott Place, Hempstead, Long Island, and was engaged in the dry-goods business in New York city for some time, or until 1833, when he came west, accompanied by his family, settling in Quincy, which was then a small town, giving little promise of its future rapid development and sulistantial upbuilding. He built a house where the Quincy reservoir now stands and began operating in land as a land agent and real-estate dealer. In connection with his father-in-law, Mv. Munn. he purchased a part of the old military tract of land at Quincy and speculated in land here for many years, making judicious investments and profitable sales. In 1889 he sold his residence to the Quincy water works and taking up his abode with his son John lived with him about six months, after which he rented a house in Quincy^ for a time, hxd was living in Omaha, Nebraska, at the time of his death. His first wife died in 1850 and he afterward married a Miss Grant, who survived him for about two years, her death occurring in Omaha. Nebraska.

John Livingston Moore obtained his early education in a private school in New York city and afterward continued his studies in tlie college in Ithaca, New York. Later he was a student in the college in Jacksonville. Illinois, for a brief period, thus being yirovided with good educational privileges. Following the death of his mother, which occurred Avhen he was seventeen years of age, he ran away from home and went to sea, being absent for two years. When that period had elapsed he returned and began woi-k on his fatlier's farms, his father owning land all around the city of Quincy, nuich of which was \nider cultivation, constituting some of the best farming property ill this portion of the state. Mr. Moore then gave his attention to agricultural pursuits for a few years, after which he settled upon a farm, which he inherited from his grandfather, Mr. Munn, at the south edge of Quiney. This he cultivated for a few years after which he removed into the city of Quiney and was in the quartermaster's department under Captain Flagg. Following the close of the war he purchased the residence where his widow now resides. It was known as the Fawley place and there Mr. Moore established his home and to some extent lived retired. Indolence and idleness, however, were utterly foreign to his nature and he could not content himself without some occupation, so that at different times he directed his efforts to various industries. He engaged in the manufacture of wine, worked with young trees, and was otherwise employed in pursuits of his own choosing that gave him opportunity for the exercise of his indomitable spirit of industry. He continued to reside at the home which he purchased until his death which occurred on the 6th of October, 1903.

IMr. Moore was married twice. He iirst wedded Miss Ellen Hague, a native of Hull, England, who died in Quiney in 1864. In 1866 he was again married, his second ttniou being with Miss Katharine F. Booth, a representative of one of the oldest and best known families of Adams county, her birth having occurred in Ursa town.ship. October 11, 1835, her parents being Stephen and Mary (Congleton) Booth, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. Her father arrived in Quiney at a very early epoch in its upbuilding, but only remained in the city for a brief period, after which he purchased a tract of land in Ursa township about a mile east and seven miles north of Quiney. He was a carpenter by trade, but after coming to the west did not engage in the building operations and instead directed his fanning pursuits, purchasing n large tract of land in order to furnish his sons employment. There he resided and engaged in general farming until his death, being one of the influential, prominent and highly respected agriculturists of the community. His remains were interred in the plat that he had deeded to Adams county for a cemetery and his wife was also buried there. They were the parents of eleven ehildi-en. but only two are now living, namely: INIrs. Moore and ^Mrs. Emily B. Turner. The latter was born in Bourbon county. Kentucky, and married John T. Turner, formerly of Bangor, ilaine. who was a farmer in Ellington township, Adams county, up to the time of his death, which occurred in ^lav. 1900.

In community interests ilr. Moore was active and influential, withholding his support fi"om no movement or measiu-e that he believed would contribute to general progress. He served as justice of the peace in Quiney for twelve years, always took an active interest in politics and was fearless in espousing his honest convictions. He voted for the men whom he regarded as best qualified for office and the welfare of his eomnmnit.v was dear to his heart. For sixteen years he held membership in the Roman Catholic church, but later united with the Episcopal church, of which his wife was also a member. ]\Irs. Turner is a member of the Christian cluu'ch. ^Ir. IMoore was very fond of travel and spent nine months in vLsiting points of interest in England, Ireland, Scotland and France, while at another time he went to Australia. He Avas very deeply interested in the questions of the day. keeping well informed on the sub.iects affecting state and national welfare. He had a very wide ac((uaintance in Adams county. He displayed in hi.s life many sterling characteristics, which gained him the confidence and good will of all. and at his death he left many warm friends. lie was known as a worthy ])ioiieer resident and deserves mention among the honored early settlers of the county.

ilrs. ]\Ioore's residence is located at the corner of Twenty-fourth and Locust streets in the northeastern portion of the city. It is a beautiful brick structure and Mrs. iloore is living there with her sister. Mrs. Turner. She also owns other property in the vicinity and was left in comfortable financial circumstances b,v her husband. Her entire life ha.s been passed in Adams county and she is familiar with its history from pioneer days down to the pi-esent. having witnessed its growth and development.

Charles H. Lauter

Charles H. Lauter, a member of the J. B. Schott Saddlery Company of Quiney, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, February 16, 1861, his parents being Philip and Louise (Fuchs) Lauter. The father, emigrating from Trier, Germany, in 1847, located in St. Louis and was married there to ]\Iiss Ftichs, a native of Berlin, Germany, who came to this country with her brother. Her mother died in Berlin at the advanced age of ninety-two years. After residing for a number of years in St. Louis IMr. Lauter came with his family to Quiney in 1863 and was employed as bookkeeper by the firm of S. J. Lesem, Brother & Company for seventeen years or until 1882, when he returned to St. Louis. He is now, at the age of seventy-seven years, occupying the position of bookkeeper for P. Burkart Company. In his family were nine children, of whom three died in infancy. Of the others Charles H. is the only one living in Quiney. He has a sister residing in Kentucky and two sisters and two brothers in St. Louis.

Charles 11. Lauter, having acquired his more specifically literary education in tlic public schools, afterward pursued a course of study in a business college, and on leaving that institution at the age of seventeen years he entered the Richer Bank, where he remained for a year and a half. In 1877 he became bookkeeper for the Hirsch Hide Company, with whom he continued for five years, from 1879 until 1884. after which he went to St. Louis, where he made his home for three years, while traveling on tlie road as representative of the F. Burkart Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of harness and saddlery goods, upholstering and furnishing supplies. In 1887 he returned to Quiney and became interested in the J. B. Sehott Saddlery Company, being employed first as correspondent. The following year he became a partner in the firm and at present has supervision of the office and looks after the correspondence.

In 1888 Mr. Lauter was married to I\Iiss Jidia Sehott, a daughter of J. B. Sehott, of this city, and they became the parents of three children, but John Louis died at the age of one year. The others are Carl, born in 1889, now a high school student; and JMargaret, born in 1893, attending the public schools.

In his political views jMr. Lauter is independent Avith republican sym]iathies, but has no political ambitions and is content to do his public duty as a private citizen. Much of his life having been passed in this city he has a wide acquaintance socially and in business circles, and the regard which he received in the former ir-i equalled by the res]iect which he ci>mmands in the latter.

Don Joseph Kapp

Don Joseph Rapp, who is now pdstoffice inspector for the state of Maine, with head([uarters in Boston, where he makes his home, is well known in Quiney, having resided here for a number of years, during which time he made many friends and also gained the respect and good will of those Avith whom he was associated in business. He was born in Geneseo, Illinois, October 20, 1876, and is a son of John and ^lary C. (Ilartzell) Rapp, the former born in Warrensburg, Ohio, September 27, 1840, and the latter in IMoline, Illinois, June 9, 1844. The father was a soldier in the late Civil war. He was a school teacher of this state in early manhood and later engaged in merchandising in ilohne, Illinois. The family lived in Dodge City. Kansas, for several years.

Mrs. Rapp is a daughter of ilichael and Nancy (Stauti'er) Ilartzell, who were married near Blairsville, Pennsylvania, JMay 5, 1836, and a few weeks later came west, settling on the present site of Rock Island, Illinois. There were many Indians in this region at that time and one chief offered I\Ir. Ilartzell four ponies for his "squaw." Their daughter Maggie was the first white child born in what is now Rock Island. In their family were thirteen children, eleven of whom reached years of maturity. One of these is Bishop Ilartzell, an eminent divine of the ;\Iethodist Ei)iscopal church, who is now jn Africa. By ocoipation Michael Ilartzell was a carpenter, cabinet-maker and architect, and for more than half a century followed those pursuits, after which he retired from active business life. He made his home in iloline up to the time of his death, which occurred when he had reached the venerable age of ninety years. On the 5th of May, 1886, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding and on that happy occasion were the recipients of many valuable presents, given them by their nuiny friends and relatives who were present, ilrs. Ilartzell was dressed in the style in vogue fifty years before at the time of her marriage, and although nearly seventy years of age had scarcely a gray hair. Her husbaiul was likewise remarkably well preserved at the age of seventy-six years. Mrs. Ilartzell now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Rapp, and at the age of eighty-nine years is .still very active. Hei- mothin-. ^Irs. ^largaret Stauffer, lived to be ninety-six. She reared a family of fifteen children, all of whom reached manhood and womanhood,

Untd ]\fr. and l\lrs. Rapp were Ikiimi three children, the eldest being Don Joseph, whose name introduces this sketcli. Arthur II. married Cora Glassa and resides in Indiana])olis, Indiana, where he is secretary and treasurer of the Monarch Governor Works. Florence E. is the wife of Charles D. Miller, of Lancaster, ^Missouri, where he is engaged in the insurance business.

Don Joseph Rapp, reared in Illinois and acquiring his preliminary education in the public schools, came to Qniney in 1895 to attend the Gem City Business College, and being ]ileased with the citv he sent for his mother and sister tu join him here iu 1897. FoUowiiiL;' his graduation he secnred a position as postal clerk in the Quincy postoffiee and in a short time his efficiency, promptness and reliability won him promotion. In 1903 the government made him an offer of his present position, which he accepted and removed to Boston. Massadmsetts, where he makes his home and business headquarters, but he travels the greater part of the time, inspecting the postoffices all over the state of I\Iaine. He was in ill health when appointed to this ijosition but has greatly benefited by the change, in fact his health has been completely restored. He was well known in Quincy and was accounted one of the popular and prominent young men of the city.

Mv. Eapp was married here to Miss Cora JMiller, a native of Quincy and a daughter of B. H. ;\Iil!er, who is one of the oldest druggists and a leading resident here. 'Sir. Rapp's mother also resides in Quincy, having a large and attractive residence at No. 1120 North Fifth street, where she and her mother now reside. ]\Irs. Rapp has made many friends since coming to Quincy and now has a very wide and favorable acquaintance.

Rufus W. Putnam

Rufus W. Putnam is one of the oldest native sons of Adams county, his birth having occurred September 11, 1833, on the farm in Ellington township which is still his home. Through a long period he was actively connected with agricultural pursuits but is now living a retired life, enjoj'ing tlie fruits of former toil.

He is a deseendent of Thomas Dudley and Simon Bradsteel, colonial governors of Massachusetts, who came to this country with Winthrop in 1630. He traces his ancestry back to Nicholas and ]\Iargaret (Goodspeed) Putnam, residents of England. Their son, John Putnam, married Priscilla Thomas and came to America from Aston, Abbots county, Buckingham, near Aylesbury, England, in 1634, and settled in Salem, Massachusetts, but afterward removed to Dauvers with his three sons, Thomas, Nathaniel and John. The last named was born at Aston, Abbots, in 1630, and was married September 3. 1652, to Rebecca Prince, by whom he had ten children. Of this number Eleazar Putnam was born in Danvers. Massachusetts, in 1665, and first married Hannah Boardman. His second wife bore tlie name of Elizabeth. Henry Putnam, the son of Eleazar and Hannah (Boardman) Putnam, was born August 14, 1712, and by his wife Hannah he liad seven sons. He and his seven sons took part in the battle on the retreat of the British from Lexington and Concord, and he and five out of the seven were killed at Menotomy, West Cambridge, now Arlington, April 19, 1775. His son Henry Putnam was born in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1737, and was married in 1762, to Sarah Putnam. Their son was first lieutenant in Captain J. Page's company and was severely wounded at the time his father was killed. He remained at his brother-inlaw's house in I\Iedford, where his w'ife joined him, and upon the morning of the 17th of June, she di'ove him to the foot of Bunker Hill and he did good service on that and other occasions, serving throughout the war, rising to the rank of captain. His son, Allen Putnam, the grandfather of our subject, was born October 25, 1762. and died in July or August, 1805. He was married April 20, 1785, to Anna Porter, a daughter of Amos Porter. She was born at Chelsea. ^Massachusetts, December 6, 1776, and died at Danvers, in 1808. Allen Putnam, like his grandfather and father, was also a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary war, serving for .six months at the age of eighteen years. He enlisted July 25, 1780, and was discharged December 7, 1780.

Henry Putnam, the father of our subject, was born in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1795, and Avhen twelve years of age went to Ohio with his father, the family home being established in Washington county in 1788. This was the first family to locate in that part of the state. Henrj' Putnam remained a resident of Ohio until 1828, when he came to Illinois, making his way to the mines of Galena. Later he came to Adams county and after a brief sojourn in Quincy he took up his abode upon the farm which is now owned and occupied by Rufus W. Putnam. Here he and Isaac Sawin built the first log cabin in Ellington township. ^Ir. Putnam had two hundred and eight.y acres of land, which was wild and luiimproved when it came into his po.ssession. but in the course of time he cleared and cultivated this and developed an excellent farm property. There he continued farming until 1842, when his death occurred, and his son Rufus was thus left an orphan at the age of nine years, as the mother had died five years before this time. She bore the maiden name of ilartha INIcDonald.

After the death of his father Rufus W. Putnam went to live with John W. Sterne, a pioneer resident of Ellington township, with whom he remained until sixteen years of age, when he returned to the old homestead which his father had cleared and which has since been his place of abode. He at once began its further development and improvement and carried forward his work in accordauee with modem ideas, utilizing- improved machinery as it Avas introdi;ced and also the modern farm methods which were evolved.

As a companion and helpmate for life's journey Mr. Putnam chose Miss Melissa Simmons, a native of this county and a daughter of Enos Simmons, an old settler. They have three children who are yet living: William H., whose farm of eighty acres adjoins his father's land; Fanny L. and Edith E.

Mr. Putnam's farm comprises two hundred acres on sections 8 and 17, Ellington township. He is now, however, practically living a retired life, renting his land to his son, who carries on general farming, raising hay and grain. He also has twenty-five cows and fifty hogs. He has fifty acres of timber land upon his farm and his home is pleasantly located five miles northeast of the city limits of Quincy. In its neat and thrifty appearance it indicates the practical and progressive spirit of the owner, who has long been ranked with the leading agriculturists of the county.

Mr. Putnam votes with the republican party, whicli he has sujiported since its organization, and he has served as commissioner but has never been active in search of public office. On the contrary he has jireferred to give his ^^ndivided attention to his business affairs. He belongs to the Presbyterian church, and his life, honorable and straightforward in all his dealings and relations, has ever biM'u in harmony with his professions.

Charles E. Fowinkle

Charles E. Fowinkle, a photographer of Quincy, was boi'u at Bunker Hill, Indiana, February 21, 1875, his parents being William and Hannah (Spangler) Fowinkle. The father, who throughout his active biTsiness career carried on agricultural pursuits, is now living a retired life in Peru, Indiana - his native city. His mothei- is also a native of Miami county, Indiana, aiid they have always remained residents of that state. The family, however, is of German lineage and the ancestors in the fatherland resided near Berlin, German.y. The maternal grandfather, John Spangler, died in February, 1904, at the venerable age of ninetyone years, having spent his entire life in Pepe Creek toAvnship, Miami county, Indiana.

In the public schools of Peru, Indiana, Charles E. Fowinkle acquired his education, and at the age of fifteen he left home, entering upon his business career as a photographic artist, in which line of endeavor he has since conlinued. He located in Chicago and in 190"2 came to Quincy, where he is now conducting a well equipped photographic studio at No. 607 Hampshire street, being accounted one of the foremost representatives of the art in this city. He has virtually built up the business since coming to Quincy, and in the practice of the art he uses the latest approved appliances and facilities that will produce the best result. A liberal patronage is accorded him and his efforts antl study keep him in touch with the most advanced ideas of the profession. He belongs to the National Association of Photographers, and has produced work that ranks him with the leading representatives of his art in his adopted city and state.

Piarry 0. Channon

Harry O. Channon, who throughout his business career has given his attention to electric engineering and is now superintendent of the electric department for the Quincy Gas & Electric Company, was born in this city, August 25, 1869, a son of W. II. and Sarah A. (Taylor) Channon. His father, coming to Quincy from Philadelphia, fiu'ured very j^rominently in industrial circles lu'i'i' for many years as a manufacturer of stoves and is still financiall.v interested in the Channon- Eiiicry Stove Cdinpany, althoi;gh not active in its management. He is now living retired, having acquired a handsome competence. Unto him and his wife wei-e born three children.