Portrait and biographical record of the state of Colorado, containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present, Part 169

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1530

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Born in Chicago in 1869, the subject of this article is a son of John Sigfrid, who, prior to the great fire of 1871, operated one of the largest tailoring establishments in Chicago, but in 1872 came west to Colorado, settling at Del Norte, where he became interested in the Little Emma mine. He was a man well known in the mining circles of the San Juan country, and continued to reside in this section of the state, engaged in mining, until his death, which occurred in 1888, at forty-two years of age. By his marriage to Ulrica Ericson, he had three children, but Carl alone survives. His wife died in 1873.

The early years of our subject's life were spent in Kansas, where his education was commenced

ABIA G. HOOPES.

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in public schools. The study of law he carried on in the law department of the University of Michigan, from which he graduated in 1890, with the degree of LL. B. He was admitted to practice at the bars of Michigan, Illinois and Kansas, and opened an office in Topeka, where for some time he was with Johnson, Martin & Keeler, the largest law firm in Kansas. From Topeka in 1893 he came to Ouray and formed a

When a youth, our subject learned the car- partnership with Mr. Henry, which connection · penter's trade. In the year 1854 he began life for has continued, to their mutual benefit, up to the present time. In political views he is in thorough accord with the Populist party, but he is not a politician in the ordinary usage of that word, preferring to give his time and thought to pro- fessional work. As a citizen he has proved him- self public-spirited and progressive, ardent in his support of our free institutions, and generous in the aid he has given to enterprises having for their object the moral and material welfare of the

community, state and nation. He has been identified with the Knights of Pythias and the Masonic fraternity, in the former belonging to Lucerne Lodge No. 119, in Kansas, while in the latter order he is a member of Ouray Lodge No. 38, A. F. & A. M., and Kilwinning Chapter No. 21, R. A. M. In 1893 he was united in marriage with Elice, daughter of John Svenson, a pioneer of Ouray, and to this union have been born two daughters, Alpha Omega and Hester Cecilia.

A BIA G. HOOPES. Due credit should be given the pioneers of Colorado. A nobler band of men there never has been. They were steadfast in action, bold in danger, tireless in industry and undaunted by hardships. To this class belongs Mr. Hoopes, long a resident of Summit County and one of Colorado's pioneers of 1860. He has been intimately connected with the development of the mining resources of the state, and particularly with those of Brecken- ridge, which is known the world over for the great richness of its ores, those on exhibition at the World's Fair in Chicago having been un- equalled by specimens from the greatest mines in the world. Among his valuable mining prop- erties is a half-interest in the Orthodox group of mines.

A native of Chester County, Pa., born July 26, 1833, to Joshua and Ann (Malin) Hoopes, the subject of this sketch. is one of three sons, the survivors of the original family of five children. His older brother, E. Malin, is a merchant of

Westchester, Pa., and the younger brother, Ralston R., is engaged in the coal business in the same town. The father was born in Chester County and there engaged in the cultivation of farm land for many years. A Quaker in religious belief, he was a man of sterling character and was honored and revered in his section. At the time of his death he was eighty-seven years old.

himself. Going to Iowa, he settled in Muscatine and engaged in work at his trade. In 1858 he went to Kansas, and in the spring of the follow- ing year made arrangements with a party to accompany it to Denver, but the expedition be- ing abandoned, he secured employment as driver of a team in a wagon train that crossed the plains to Salt Lake City. In the fall he returned to Leavenworth, Kan., where he spent the winter. In the spring of 1860 he joined a party of young men and crossed the plains with them, reaching Denver in May. He worked at his trade in that city for a year, and meantime assisted in the building of the first Catholic Church in Den- ver. From there he went to Lincoln City and engaged in mining. After three years he set- tled in Breckenridge, where, in the intervening years, he has done much toward the develop- ment of the mineral interests of this section. He has also devoted some attention to prospecting at Georgetown. Politically he is a silver Repub- ican, and in religion is a member of the Orthodox Friends Society.

The marriage of Mr. Hoopes to Mrs. Lydia A. (Worth) Marshall occurred in 1878. No chil- dren were born of their union, but by her former marriage Mrs. Hoopes was the mother of a son and daughter. The son, Edgar R. Marshall, is a ranchman of South Park. The daughter, Jennie S , was a student for a time in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass., but is now pursuing her studies in Philadelphia. Mrs. Hoopes died in Westchester, Pa., August 24, 1893, while on a visit there for her health.

AY E. WILLIAMS, superintendent of pub- lic instruction of Morgan County, has been a resident of Colorado for a few years only, - but has already identified himself with the best interests of the state, and especially with those tending toward the development and advance- ment of the public-school system. He taught one term of school in Alamosa, after coming to

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this state in 1895, and at the close of the term took up the study of law under General Bloom- field, of Monte Vista. However, the altitude proved too great for him, and in the spring of 1896 he came to Fort Morgan, where he has since made his home. During the summer he was en- ployed on a ranch, after which he taught school in this district. During the summer of 1897 he read law with W. A. Hill, of this town. In the fall of that year, while engaged in teaching, he was elected county superintendent of schools. While serving in this capacity he has done much toward the betterment of the school system of Morgan County; at the same time he is contin11- ing his law studies, with the intention of becom- ing a member of the bar in the near future.

In Bates County, Mo., April 10, 1870, our subject was born, the second among four chil- dren now living, whose parents were Richard F. and Frances A. (Bowman) Williams. His sister, . May E., is the wife of E. J. Gorham and lives in southern Michigan; Jay E. holds a civil service position in Omaha; and Iva E. is a college stu- dent in Hastings, Neb. His father was born in Niles, Mich., in 1843, and grew to manhood on a farm. During the war he was a soldier in the Union army, his first term being for a short time

only. Afterward he enlisted as a private in Company L, Second Michigan Cavalry, and after four years was mustered out as captain of his company. While on a furlough he was married, and after the close of hostilities removed with his wife to Bates County, Mo. At first he engaged in farming there, but later took up the study of law, was admitted to the bar and began the prac- tice of his profession. About 1877 he removed to Cass County, Mich., and three years later, leaving his family in that county, he came to Colorado. For four years he engaged in mining at Breckenridge and other camps, after which he practiced law for two years. In 1886 he returned to Michigan, intending to bring his family to Colorado, but changed his destination and settled at St. Edward, Neb., where he has since carried on professional practice. He has served as post- master of his town under Presidents Harrison and Mckinley, and for three years was county com- missioner. He has been very active in the ad- vancement of Republican interests and is one of the strongest champions of his party there.

In common schools in Michigan and the Albion (Neb. ) high school, our subject received his edu- cation, At fifteen years of age he began to work

as a farm hand, in the employ of neighboring farmers. While his summers were spent in this way, during the winter he attended school. At eighteen years of age he began to teach in the public schools of Nebraska. In 1890 he took a trip to California, wishing to investigate for a suitable location and at the same time hoping to regain his health, which had failed. After a year he went back to Nebraska and resumed teaching. Oue year later he became interested in newspaper work and bought the printing plant of the St. Edward Sun, which he afterward edited and published. Selling the publication in 1895, he came to Colorado, where he has since been identified with educational interests. Fraternally he is connected with St. Edward Lodge No. 158, K. P., and Fort Morgan Camp No. 193, Woodmen of the World.

ILLIS P. STANLEY, proprietor of the Alma lumber yard, and a member of the board of aldermen of this town, was born in Galesburg, Ill., February 15, 1858, a son of Benjamin S. and Avis P. (Prentice) Stanley, and was one of six children, three now living: Julian G., of Axtell, Kan .; Willis P .; and Frank B., also of Axtell. The father, who was a native of Oneida County, N. Y., boru in 1825, was a lad of twelve years when his father, Levi Stanley, removed to Illinois, becoming a pioneer settler of Galesburg, and later acting as overseer of the poor for several years.

After his marriage Benjamin S. Stanley en- gaged in house-moving, taking contracts for the removal of buildings, etc. In 1868 he embarked in the lumber business with a partner, under the firm name of Hitchcock & Stanley. From the first the business prospered. In a short time a consolidation was effected with a rival yard, the new title being Stanley, Mars & Co. In 1875 Mr. Stanley sold his interest in the business and disposed of his property in Galesburg. Remov- ing to Dixon, he opened a lumber yard and con- tinned there successfully for some years. On account of the poor health of his son, our subject, in 1879 he removed to Kansas, hoping that the change might prove beneficial. He settled at Axtell and with our subject as a partner estab- lished the lumber firm of B. S. Stanley & Son. They continued to do a prosperous business until our subject's health, which had improved, again began to fail, and another removal was decided to be necessary. In December, 1885, the busi-

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ness at Axtell was sold, and they came to Colo- rado, settling in Alına, where they opened a yard. In 1886 the son took entire charge of the busi- ness, the father returning to his home in Axtell, and settling down to enjoy, in retirement, the fruits of his labors in the past. He continued to reside in Axtell until his death, which occurred the following year (1887) on the 29th of March.

As above intimated, our subject was in early life in such unfortunate physical condition as to render protracted effort impossible. For this reason his education was not completed, his stud- ies being abandoned in the hope that active work and exercise might be of benefit. However, since coming to Colorado he has gained renewed strength and is able to meet every demand of his business. He is one of the many thousands who have been benefited by seeking the genial climate of this state. As a business man he is keen, shrewd and active, and the business which he conducts has been built up by his energy and sagacious oversight. While in Axtell he became connected with Axtell Lodge No. 221, I. O. O. F. For a number of years he has been connected with the board of aldermen of Alma, and in poli- tics he votes the Republican ticket. He was mar- ried March 25, 1886, his wife being Miss Mary E. Trout, of Axtell.

TEWART W. BEGGS, county clerk of Phil- lips County, was born in Mercer County, Pa., May 3, 1861, a son of William and Sarah (Hunter) Beggs. He was third among six chil- dren, the others of whom are: Anna, wife of S. N. Reagle, an oil producer living near Milton, Pa .; Jennie M., who married Hugh White, a farmer of Mercer County, Pa .; Elmer J., a farmer and stockman, also owner of a factory at Franklin, Pa., for the manufacture of sucker rods used in the oil districts; Walter, formerly an instructor in McIlwain Institute, now taking a post-graduate course in Harvard College; and Emma, wife of Frederick Buckley, of Sandy Lake, Pa.

William Beggs was born in Ireland in 1825, of Scotch-Irish parentage. At eighteen years of age he emigrated to America with his parents, but on the voyage across the ocean his mother died. His father settled in Mercer County, Pa., where he bought land and engaged in farming. There William married Sarah Hunter, a member of an old Pennsylvania family. After some years lie prospered and became one of the extensive far- mers of his section, owning large tracts of farin

land. He died in 1896. His wife, who was born in Mercer County in 1831 and was married to Mr. Beggs in 1850, is still living on the Mercer County homestead.

The education of our subject was begun in common schools and completed in the State Nor- inal School at Edinboro, Pa. He became a part- ner in his father's farming and stock interests, and continued with him until twenty-five years of age, when he came west. A visit to Colorado in 1882 had left a most favorable impression upon his mind and had made him familiar with El Paso, Park and Elbert Counties. In the spring of 1886 he left home to establish himself in Colorado. He arrived in Holyoke on the 13th of June. A few days later he entered a pre-emption three and one-half miles west of town and soon afterward took up a homestead and tree claim in the same section, were he began farming. He also opened a real-estate office. Being the first settler in that section of the country, he was largely instru- mental in the settlement of this farming district of Colorado. In 1888 he became the agent for Pierce, Wright & Co., of Yankton, S. Dak., and London, England, for the loaning of money on farm lands, he having sub-agents in six counties in northeastern Colorado. From that time until 1895, while he was with the company, he placed over $200,000 for them, meantime, in 1888, es- tablishing his office in Holyoke and in 1889 opening the first set of abstract books in Phillips County.

In the fall of 1892, on the Republican ticket, Mr. Beggs was elected county clerk. He has been twice returned to the office and is now serv- ing his third consecutive term. He has also con- tinued his real-estate, abstract and insurance business, and places a large part of the insurance policies in the town. Recently he formed a part- nership with E. J. Wright in the land and live stock business. Since 1891 he has been immi- gration agent for the Burlington road. He is serving his third term as mayor of Holyoke, and is one of the town's most active citizens and suc- cessful business men. He has done much toward building up this part of the state, and his work in that line of labor deserves especial mention.

In January, 1889, Mr. Beggs married Maggie G. Clingan, at Sandy Lake, Pa. She died in July, 1890, leaving one child, Thomas G. Feb- ruary 28, 1893, he married Maggie G. Griffith, a native of England and a daughter of R. B. Griffith, formerly of York County, Neb., but

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now manager of a mine at Idaho Springs, Colo. Two sons bless this union: William, born July 24, 1894; and Walter, July 19, 1896. Fratern- ally Mr. Beggs belongs to Holyoke Lodge No. 76, I. O. O. F., and Crescent Lodge No. 38, K. P., at Holyoke.

C ETER SCHATTINGER owns a ranch of two hundred and forty acres situated four and one-half miles west of Jefferson, where he is now successfully engaged in the cattle busi- ness and in raising produce for his stock. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 5, 1853, a son of John and Louisa (Birry) Schattinger. He and his brother Henry, a ranchman of Park County, are the only survivors of seven children born to the union of his parents; although his father by a previous marriage had three children, two now living: Mary, widow of Jacob Ziegle, of Peoria; and Louis, living in Dayton, Ohio.

In Germany, where he was born in 1818, John Schattinger learned the trade of a bricklayer and spent the first eighteen years of liis life. In 1836 he came to the United States, landing in New Orleans after a voyage of fifty-six days on the ocean. Going up the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, lie settled in Cincinnati, where he engaged in bricklaying and contracting, and was employed in the construction of many of the mnost substan- tial and imposing buildings in the city. In 1880 he removed to Peoria, Ill., and there resided un- til his death, which occurred six years later.

The education of our subject was begun in com- mon schools and completed in Bartlett's Commer- cial College in Cincinnati. At fourteen years of age he became an employe in a wholesale liquor house. Three years later he entered the com- pounding department of the establishment, where he continued until his removal to Colorado in 1878. In this state for one year he worked on the divide in a sawmill. In 1879 he returned to Cincinnati and resumed his former position. April 3, 1880, he came back to Colorado, and, with a brother and cousin, started from Denver for the Republican River country. On reaching River Bend they found they would be obliged to carry water for themselves and their stock for a three or four days' trip, so they decided not to con- tinue on the journey. Returning to Denver, after a day in that city they started for South Park. On their arrival in South Park our sub- ject and his brother bought a ranch five miles west of Jefferson, and there they engaged in hay-

ing and cattle-raising. In 1889 our subject sold his interest in the ranch to his brother Henry, and went on a tour of inspection through Utah. Returning to South Park the same year, in the spring of 1890 he purchased the ranch that he has since owned and managed. He is popular among the people of Park County, and in 1898 was chosen by the Republicans to serve as their nom- inee for county commissioner, but refused to ac- cept the nomination, preferring to give his atten- tion to his ranch interests. Fraternally he is a member of Como Lodge No. 17, A. O. U. W., and Legion No. 22, Select Knights, A. O. U. W.

In 1885 Mr. Schattinger married Miss Lizzie Leseberg, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Three children were born of the union, of whom two are living, Emma and Walter. Mrs. Lizzie Schattinger died in 1890. Five years later our subject was united in marriage with Mrs. Anna (Wagner) Schneider, who was born in Cincin- nati, November 26, 1859, and was the mother, by her first marriage, of one child, Harry Schnei- der, now known as Harry Schattinger.

OBERT M. GLASSEY is a prosperous and progressive ranchman of Morgan County, where he has resided for a number of years and has formed many friendships among the peo- ple of this section. Reference to the family his- tory and a sketch of the life of his father, George Glassey, will be found in the sketch of the life of his brother, John H. Glassey, presented elsewhere. The family is a large one and its members are universally respected for their energy, persever- ance and upright character.

Born in County Armagh, Ireland, October 28, 1859, the subject of this sketch was a child of ten years when the family sought a home in the United States. Much of his life has been passed in Colorado and, early made familiar with ranch- ing in this state, when the time came for him to select an occupation, he chose the one with which he was best acquainted and in which he conld hope to be most successful. In 1883, before his parents had come to Morgan County, he home- steaded one hundred and sixty acres, adjoining the homesteads of his father and brother, John H. The improvement of the property was at once commenced. Being a single man, he continued to make his home beneath the parental roof. A few years before the death of his father, he as- sumed the management of the home place, which he superintended in addition to cultivating his

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own place. Since 1890 he has also had the man- agement of the quarter-sections owned by his sisters. He devotes his land to the pasturage of stock and to the raising of hay for winter feed. His stock interests are extensive and constantly increase in value. He adheres to the religious faith of the family and holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. In politics he gives his allegiance to the People's party.

HARLES B. TIMBERLAKE, receiver of the United States land office at Sterling and a representative resident of Logan County, was born in Wilmington, Ohio, September 25, 1854, being a son of Alfred and Phoebe (Doan) Timberlake. He was one of ten children, viz .: Mary B., Eliza D., Caroline M., Edward, Susie E., Anna, Charles B., Eva H., Emma and Marietta. Of these all are living but Mary B. and Caroline. His father was born in Highland County, Ohio, in 1816, and in early life settled in Clinton County, that state, where he married Miss Phoebe Doan, a native of that county, The parents are of the Quaker faith, in which the father is a minister. For a few years after his marriage Mr. Timber- lake farmed during the summer months, while in the winter he taught school. His wife was also a teacher in early life, and it is a curious coinci- dence that each of their children has taught school at some time in life. After some years he gave up teaching and turned his attention exclusively to agriculture. He is still living on the old homestead, but is no longer able to actively su- perintend its management, although he is strong for one of his years.

The education of our subject was begun in public schools. When only sixteen he began to teach school and with the money thus earned paid his tuition in Earlham College, at Richmond, Ind., from which he graduated in 1874. He then accepted a position in tlie public school at Thorn- town, Ind. After he had been there for two years he married Miss Marguerite Fall, of that town. He taught for six years in the same school, during the latter two of which he was its principal. At the end of six years he was elected township trustee, the duties of which position were similar to those' of county superintendent of schools in Colorado. When his term of two years had ex- pired he removed to Nebraska, and for two years engaged in farming in Clay County.

In 1886 Mr. Timberlake came to Colorado, where he was made the first principal of the

Holyoke schools, and at the same time his wife taught in the school. After one year he was elected county superintendent of public instruc- tiou in Phillips County, and served for six years (three terms) in that capacity. At the expira- tion of his third term he was elected clerk of Phillips County. During his service in that capacity he was appointed receiver of the United States land office at Sterling, which office he has since ably filled. In 1892 he was the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, but during that year Populism invaded and captured the state, and the whole ticket was defeated. In 1896 he was an alternate delegate to the national Republican convention in St. Louis, which nominated William Mckinley for president. He has frequently served as a delegate to state and county conventions. His influence in his party is great, and is noticeable through the entire northeastern part of the state. Fraternally he is identified with Holyoke Lodge No. 76, I. O. O. F., in which he has filled the various chairs, and is also connected with Ster- ling Encampment No. 37. He is a member of Holyoke Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. M., at Hol- yoke, and Holyoke Lodge No. 46, A. O. U. W.

Mr. and Mrs. Timberlake have had two chil- dren, but the son, Edward O., is deceased; the daughter, Lucile E., is now a student in Denver University. Mrs. Timberlake is a lady of more than ordinary ability and is especially successful in educational work. At this writing she is a teacher in the Denver schools. In 1892 she was engaged as an instructor in the Denver Institute, and she has also been similarly employed in numerous district institutes. In the fall of 1895 she had the honor of being elected state president of the Order of Rebekahs, in which organization she has for years been a prominent worker.

OHN H. GLASSEY, who resides two and one-half miles east of Fort Morgan and is one of the prosperous stockmen of Morgan County, was born in County Armagh, Ireland, Decemer 8, 1856, a son of George and Mary S. (Hill) Glassey. His paternal grandfather, James Glassey, in early life enlisted in the regular army in Great Britain and served the full time, retiring on a sergeant's pay, which he drew for fifty years. After he left the army he engaged in the mercantile business for some years, and then retired to a small farm, where his closing years were spent. He was an earnest member of the

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Portrait and biographical record of the state of Colorado, containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present, Part 169

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 1530

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1530