Album of genealogy and biograghy, Cook County, Illinois, 10th ed., Part 2

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: Chicago, Calumet book & engraving co
Number of Pages: 916

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COL. J. E. TROUGHTEN.

academy at Fakenam, Norfolk, England, where for eight years he diligently pursued his studies, acquiring a thorough education, which embraced a knowledge of Latin and other languages. Up- on leaving school he returned to London, and one year later, in 1858, unaccompanied by either relative or acquaintance, he immigrated to America, locating in New York City, where he found employment as an instructor in free-hand drawing. He was living in New York when the Civil War broke out in 1861, and in April of that year he enlisted in Company K, Tenth New York Volunteers, otherwise known as the National Zouaves.

Immediately after, his regiment was put aboard the steamer "State of Georgia" and taken to Fort Monroe, Virginia, where it remained for some time and was carefully drilled in military tactics. Subsequently the regiment was sent to Ocean View and later to Norfolk, at which latter place the regimental flag was the first to fly front the ramparts after the collapse of the flag of se- cession. While he was at Fort Monroe the famous battle of March 12, 1862, occurred between the "Monitor" and "Merrimac," of which he was a spectator, and he also witnessed the terrific battle of the day before, when the "Merrimac" whipped and partially destroyed the Federal fleet. That night the "Monitor" arrived and Mr. Troughten was one of the party to carry aboard the "Moni- tor" the projectiles, the first ever to be hurled from the deck of an iron-armored battle ship. After the battle he had the pleasure of going aboard that vessel.

Subsequent to these events his regiment joined the Fifth Army Corps, then commanded by Gen. Fitz John Porter. In many of the bloody and sanguinary battles that followed his advent into McClellan's army he participated. Among these can be mentioned: Williamsburg, Gaines' Mill (where he was wounded but did not leave the ranks), Seven Pines, Seven Days Wilderness fight and Malvern Hill (at which place the lines of the two armies were so close together that voices could easily be distinguished. At this time the army was in a deplorable condition. Mr.

Troughten was barefooted, had few clothes, his general health was broken down and, besides, he was suffering from a wound. At the battle of Big Bethel he was under the command of Gen. Frank Pierce.

After recuperating, the army pushed on to Newport News, thence by way of steamer to Acquai Creek, to Bristow Station, Brandy Station, Manasses, Thoroughfare Gap and Bull Run, at all of which places severe fighting took place, in which he participated. At the second battle of Bull Run his company lost thirty out of thirty- seven men-killed, wounded and taken prisoners. Here Mr. Troughten was again wounded, being shot through the right hip. Six of his comrades were shot down at his side and the rebels furiously charged the main lines, tramping down the dead and wounded as they strove to force back the Federal lines. As Mr. Troughten lay upon that sanguinary field a rebel color-bearer stood over him and in defiance howled at him an epithet, saying, "We fight under the stars and bars." Mr. Troughten states that the time to him ap- peared inopportune for argument and that the "Johnny" insult passed without reproof. On the field where he fell Mr. Troughten lay from August 30 to September 5, without even a cracker to eat, his only sustenance being water. He was then put in an army wagon and hauled to Centerville, where he was paroled and sent to Alexandria and placed in a hospital. He was in a pitiable plight then,-ragged, dirty, wounded almost to death and an ocean's width from home and relatives. However, his splendid constitution triumphed and as soon as convalescence had well set in, he had become so weary of hospital life that he determined to rejoin his regiment. Upon stating his case to the medical attendant he was given permission to join his command, then at Acquai Creek, taking up active duty in the ranks, though still a paroled prisoner.

He participated in the battles of Fredericks- burg and Chancellorsville, Virginia. Subse- quently he was put on detached service, in which he served until the expiration of his term of enlist- ment. While lying before Fredericksburg he took *

M. S. POOLE.

the examination for admission into the regular army, as officer in a colored regiment, and cred- itably passed, but later declined the appointment. He was honorably discharged in 1864. Soon after he went to Washington, where he was given a clerical position, and subsequently went to Richmond, where he was connected with the government quartermaster department, under the command of General Schofield. In 1868 he went to Tennessee, engaging in commercial pur- suits, and in 1871 went to Carbondale, Illinois, where he was employed by a mining company.

At that place, in 1873, he was married to Miss Lucy A. Yocum. In 1881 he resumed commer- cial pursuits, and in 1888 he settled in Chicago, where he has since resided. In 1891 he was ap- pointed by Hon. Jeremiah Rusk to the bureau of Animal Industry, Chicago, a position he holds to

the present time, and has most efficiently filled. He holds membership in the Grand Army of the Republic and Royal Arcanum, in which latter he is secretary of his council.

His political preferment is for the principles of the Republican party, in whose ranks he may al- ways be found working for the good of his party. To Mr. Troughten and his estimable wife have been born five children: Lewis C., May M., Richard E., Grace A. and Luella M.

Mrs. Troughten is a native of Kentucky, being a daughter of Isaac DeHaven and Anna Eliza (Goodall) Yocum. She descended on the pater- nal side from the distinguished Ball family of Virginia, one of whose daughters became the mother of the father of his country-George Washington. Mrs. Troughten is a member of the Congregational Church.

MANNING S. POOLE.

M ANNING SMITH POOLE, one of the re- tired servants of the government, is enjoy- ing well-earned rest from active life, after many years of exerted senses and ambition for any work he undertook. He comes of English ancestry and has many of the qualities and pride of his forefathers which characterize a man, and distinguish him from the common flow of humanity. He was born March 20, 1831, in Washington, Vermont, his parents being Warren and Lora (Smith) Poole.

Warren Poole, senior, grandfather of the man whose name heads this article, died in 1862, aged about eighty years. He was born in New Eng- land and lived most of his life in Vermont. He married Polly Wilson, a native of Wethersfield, Connecticut, and they became the parents of two daughters, whose names are now unknown, be-

side whom there are recorded the following chil- dren: Polly, Belinda, Laura, Emily, George, Lemon, Warren and Thomas. Mr. Poole was a tanner and shoemaker, and Canada furnished the market for his goods. He belonged to the Masonic order.

Abial Smith, maternal grandfather of M. S. Poole, was born in Connecticut. He was a tiller of the soil in Vermont, and married Lora Man- ning, whose parents' relatives were active in Rev- olutionary times. Their children were: Chaun- cey, Lyman, Manning, Charles, Dolly and Lora.

Warren Poole, junior, was born in 1803, in Williamstown, Vermont. He died in 1891, and his remains were interred in his native town. He was a tanner, as was his father before him. In 1836 he came to Racine, Wisconsin, and drove stage between that point and Waukegan. He

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took a sub contract to put in a bridge across Root River in Racine, which bettered him three hundred dollars financially. He took a note for the amount and came to Chicago to collect it. He was offered all the land on Michigan Avenue that he wanted in payment of the note. He re- turned to Vermont and remained there, conduct- ing a farm for the remainder of his days. He was a Whig in political matters. His parents were Congregationalists and he remained true to the teachings of his fathers. He was prominent in Free Masonry, and lield a high position among the Masons at the time of their persecution.

Mrs. Warren Poole, junior, died in 1841. She was born in Williamstown, Vermont, and after her marriage became mother of four children. The oldest, a daughter, died while an infant, and Alma, the next in order, died in 1892, aged sixty- five years. She married James Martin Bass and her home was in Williamstown. Manning Smith is next, and Isadore, the youngest, died when three years old.

Manning S. Poole attended public school until he reached the age of sixteen years, after which he remained at home until nineteen. He was one year clerk in the town of Williamstown, and November 21, 1850, came to Chicago. After six weeks with Thomas Shirra, proprietor of the old Phoenix Laundry, the concern failed, and lie was subsequently clerk for a manufacturer of tliresh- ing machines for eighteen months. He then en- tered the service of H. A. Pitts & Company, who were engaged in the same line of business. He subsequently became an employe of Sylvester Lind, a pioneer lumber dealer, and was connected witlı the lumber trade until 1858. He then changed to the employ of A. T. Merriman & Company, stone dealers.

May 16, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, First Illinois Artillery, known as Taylor's Battery, and served until April 3, 1863. He was in the battles of Belmont, Fort Donelson and Shiloh. At Memphis, Tennessee, he was thrown from his horse and broke his leg. He served as a bugler, and on his return to Chicago entered the Chicago postoffice as clerk. December 17, 1864, he took charge of one of the first railway inail cars

used under the present system, as liead clerk. He was in the postoffice service until 1874, and subsequent to that time did clerical work until 1876, since which time he has been retired.

December 25, 1853, Mr. Poole was married to Miss Mary Elvira, daughter of Joseph and Philena (Grant) Carpenter. Mrs. Poole was born in Northfield, Vermont, July 21, 1834. Her grand- father was Roswell Carpenter, a tiller of the soil in Vermont, and a native of Connecticut. His children were: Roswell, Joseph and Ursula. Her maternal grandfather, William Grant, was born in Connecticut, and married Eunice Thayer. Their children were, Honor, Hiram, Philena, James and Maria. Originally three brothers by the name of Grant emigrated from Scotland, and one located in Ohio, from whom General Grant descended. A11- other went to Connecticut, from whom Mrs. Poole is descended. This data was given to Mrs. Poole by General Grant personally. William Grant was a soldier in the War of 1812, and his father, Ezariah Grant, was a naval officer in the Revolu- tionary War.

Mrs. Poole's father was a carpenter and con- tractor. He died in 1870, at the age of sixty- five years. His children were: Mary, Jane, Mahlon, William, George, Charles and Frank. Joseph Carpenter's widow resides in Chicago, and has reached the advanced age of eighty-three years. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Poole are accounted for as follows: Lora Isador, born No- vember 25, 1854, died in January, 1862; two died in infancy; Manning Smith, junior, born Sep- tember 20, 1866, died at the age of eleven months; John Harvey, born August 12, 1868, married Evelyn Hayley, June 30, 1897, and resides with his parents.

Mr. Poole is a member of George H. Thomas Post No. 5, Grand Army of the Republic. He is a Republican and served as Deputy United States Supervisor of Elections on several occasions. Mrs. Poole is a member of the Ladies of the Grand Army. The family is highly esteemed and its members hold the respect that is due them for there good manners and high breeding, their consideration for the rights of others and strict common sense.

JAMES JOHNSON.

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MRS. JAMES JOHNSON.

(From Photo by W. J. ROOT).

JAMES JOHNSON.

AMES JOHNSON, who is now living re- tired, is a worthy old settler of Chicago and one of the wealthy and substantial citizens of the portion of the city which was once Englewood. His marvelous success is altogether due to his own efforts. He was born in New York City, January 14, 1832, and is a son of James and Eleanor (Wilson) Johnson, the former of Scotch- Irish and the latter of English parentage.

James Johnson was educated in the public schools of the city in which he was born and his father dying when James was a small boy, he was early forced to look after his own interests and begin the battle of life. He was for a short time employed in a brick yard. In 1847 he came west to Illinois and located in Du Page County. The following year his mother came to Illinois and brought with her her two daughters. His mother died in Englewood in the year 1866 and her remains were interred in Downer's Grove.

Mr. Johnson lived in the region of Downer's Grove until the gold fever broke out in 1849, when he went to California, traveling from New York by boat. He remained four years and was blessed with very good success. In 1853 he re- turned east, and in Fayette County, Iowa, pur- chased a farm and lived there nearly ten years. In 1863 he entered the service of the government and was in the quartermaster's department one year. He then located in Englewood, which was then called Rock Island Junction, and contained only about a dozen houses.

He subsequently became occupied at making hay . in the summer months and teaming and general contracting in the winter. He took the contract for drawing the rock for the Transit House at the stock yards. He has since resided in this locality, having purchased property when the town was still young and growing fast. His land increased in value, enabling him to live in retirement since 1885. When the place was known as the Town of Lake, he was in charge of the fire station three years.

Mr. Johnson has been a Republican since the party was organized and his first presidential vote was cast for John C. Fremont. He has never held public office but was always a promi- nent worker and influential in the promotion of good for his party. He has for many years been a member of the Masonic order, being a charter member of Englewood Lodge No. 690, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

In 1860 he married Miss Hattie Boydston, who was the mother of his only son, Elmer, who now resides in Nebraska. November 26, 1879, he married Mrs. Louise, widow of Henry Nie- meyer. Mrs. Johnson was born October 18, 1839, in Hanover, Germany. (See biography of Henry Niemeyer on another page of this work. ) Mrs. James Johnson was for some years a mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hoff- nung Rebekah Lodge, and was one of the first lady members initiated. She is at present and has been for many years a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of Ulich Orphan Asylum. Mr.

HENRY KELLER.

Johnson was reared in the faith of the Methodist Church, while his wife is a Lutheran. They have a pleasant home and enjoy the respect and con- fidence of a large circle of friends. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson possess pleasant, genial natures, full of hospitality and good will toward their fellows. Mr. Johnson has a sterling character, a strong sense of the right, and his

views on all matters are tempered with justice, liberality and moderation. He is upright in all his dealings, and his influence is always given to those enterprises that promote the public good. He is a higli type of the self-made man, who has won success by his untiring industry and un- swerving integrity, and his example is worthy of emulation by this rising generation.

HENRY KELLER.

ENRY KELLER, who is now living re- tired, is one of the wealthiest and most in- fluential of Chicago's citizens. He is one of - the worthy pioneers of the city, having resided within its limits since the year 1852. He was born August 12, 1831, in Hochhausen on Neckar, near Mosbach, Baden, Germany, and is a son of Philip and Regina (Fry) Keller. His grandfather was also named Philip, and both the father and grandfather were residents of the city of Chicago. G

The family, consisting of the grandfather, Philip Keller, his son Philip and six other chil- dren, left Germany in March, 1853. They embarked at Rotterdam in a sailing ship bound for New York, and though they had a stormy passage, reached their destined harbor in thirty- five days. The entire family came directly to Chicago, arriving here about the middle of May. The Keller family was a very old and respected one in the land of its origin, and was founded in Germany by a very remote ancestor, who went there from Alsace-Lorraine. For many genera- tions the members of the family were shepherds. Philip Keller, senior, grandfather of Henry, died in the same year the family settled in America, at the age of seventy-three years.

Philip Keller, junior, was a shepherd until 1842, and then became a tiller of the soil, following

the occupation until the year of his emigration. He was possessed of one thousand dollars in gold at that time, and assisted his son until the time of his death, in 1863, aged sixty-two years. His wife survived him ten years, dying at seventy- two years of age. Of the family born to this worthy couple but four are living. Johanna, who is the widow of Joseph Karl, became the mother of one son, Henry. Elizabeth, the widow of William Gunther, has two children. Henry is the next in order of birth, and Katharine is the wife of Adam Grimer, of Chicago.

Henry Keller attended school until he reached the age of fourteen years, after which time he attended night school. He was reared to the occupation of a shepherd. During the first two years of his life in Chicago he was employed as a butcher in the North and South Markets. In 1854 he opened a market of his own at the corner of South Wells (now Fifth Avenue) and Harrison Streets, and carried on business one year, and then moved to No. 48 Rees Street, on the North Side, and conducted a market at this location several years.

In 1858 he purchased a lot at the corner of Larrabee Street and Clybourn Avenue, and at - this place continued to carry on business until the fire of 1871, when he lost all of his property, with the exception of his real estate, obtaining

HENRY KELLER.

CAPT. FREDERICK GUND.

but meager insurance. His loss was several thousand dollars. He moved to Lake View sub- sequent to the fire, and located on the corner of Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues, beginning busi- ness three days after the fire. He continued to conduct a market at this location, and at the same time he was keeping a market at the corner of Larrabee Street and Clybourn Avenue, in a building which he erected for the purpose. He continued in business until the year 1894, when he retired from active life. Mr. Keller has always been of a vigorous constitution, enjoying the best of health at all times.

He has taken little interest in politics beyond following out the duty of every American citizen, that of voting, and upholds the Re- publican party. He is a valued and respected member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran

Church. He is connected with the South Side Sharpshooters' Club and since 1885 has been one of the directors of the Ulich Orphan Asylum.

In 1855 he was married to Miss Caroline Gunther, who was born in Milverstadt, Prussia, Germany. She came to Chicago with her mother in 1852, her father having died on the ocean, while on his way with them to America The mother died in Blue Island in 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Keller have three daughters and one son living. Philip H. resides at the corner of Seminary Avenue and Wellington Street. Eliza- beth is the wife of William Lester, Julia of Albert Baldwin and Emma is now Mrs. W. C. Jacob. The family is highly respected wherever its members are known, and the name is, and will always continue to be, among the first and most prominent in the city of Chicago.

CAPT. FREDERICK GUND.

x APT. FREDERICK GUND, who is a retired city official, has been identified with Chicago since 1847, and has resided on the North Side this entire length of time. He was born . December 1, 1823, in Baden, Germany, and his parents were Anton and Anna Eva Gund. They died in Germany, the father in 1829 and the mother in 1868. They were the parents of five children, three sons and two daughters, but only Frederick and his brother, John A. Gund, came to America and the latter died in Chicago in the year 1868, having been in this country a period of twenty years.

Frederick Gund was reared on a farm and edu- cated in a public school. He assisted in the duties of farming until he reached the age of eighteen years, when he enlisted in the standing army of Germany. He served five years, enter-

ing as a private and being promoted to the rank of orderly sergeant. Early in the spring of 1847 he sailed from Bremen in a small two-masted ship. After a voyage of fifty-two days he was landed in New York, and spent about two months with a friend in Troy, New York, where he was employed in a brush factory. He then came west to Chicago, and having brought a little money with him from his native land he soon began business and engaged a num- ber of hands at making cigars. He continued this business, with his brother for a partner, with good success until 1862. He then turned the entire business over to his brother and receiving an appointment from the mayor as policeman in 1854, he followed this occupation eight months, when he resigned. After Mayor Dyer's election in 1856, he was again put on the force and was

E. M. JOHNSON.

mnade lieutenant. He served as such until 1867, when Mayor Wentworth was elected and he was promoted to the position of captain and served in that capacity until the board of commissioners was appointed by the governor. A Mr. Nelson was appointed to fill his position, but after six months they sent for Captain Gund. As he was then working for the board of public works he would not accept the position until the board would employ tle man of his choice as his succes- sor. They agreed to this and he resumed his posi- tion as captain. Upon the expiration of Mr. Country's term as commissioner Captain Gund was elected police commissioner and served the six-year term, which expired in December, 1871. In the fire of that year he was burned out, losing about thirty thousand dollars. He received prac- tically no insurance but still had his two lots at No. 521 North Clark Street, and after the fire he built a small shanty to live in. In the spring of 1872 the police commissioner again appointed him as captain, and he served until August I, 1879, when failing health caused him to retire from service. He had served about twenty-two years in all in the police department. He has since lived retired, looking after his property in-

terests, and lias always been active in promoting the best interests of the city and country.

Captain Gund acted with the Democratic party previous to the organization of the Republican party, and assisted in the organization of the lat- ter in Chicago. He voted for Fremont and has supported the candidates of that party ever since. He was married in Chicago February 9, 1849, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, to Miss Adelheid, daughter of Henry Wistheim. She was born in Nassau, Germany, and came to Chi- cago in 1847. They have had seven children, but four died in childhood. The following are living: Frederick William, an electrician in the fire department; Frank A., traveling salesman for Durand & Kasper; and Mary, wife of P. J. Kasper, of the firm of Durand & Kasper, whole- sale grocers.

Captain Gund is still active and strong, and although seventy-five years of age, is as much interested as ever in the affairs of the world. He is a bright character, with an interesting manner, and is thoroughly a gentleman of the old school. He is honored by all who know him and respected by all who have heard the story of his useful and industrious life.

ERNEST M. JOHNSON.

RNEST MORTIMER JOHNSON was for some time an employe in the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company's office. He was born March 23, 1866, and at- tended school until he reached the age of sixteen years, being an attendant of the high school and Cook County Normal School for three years.

He was employed by the Wilson Sewing Ma- chine Company after leaving school, and was in the enameling department of that concern two years. He was then made clerk under his father's

supervision, at the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company's freight office. He remained in this position until February 1, 1898, when he decided to take a vacation.

E. M. Johnson was married September 24, 1885, to Miss Millie, daughter of Andrew St. Jolın, a native of New York state. Mr. Johnson built a residence at No. 6911 Wabash Avenue, this being one of the first houses in the vicinity. He is connected with Mystic Star Lodge No. 758, of tlie Masonic order, and is a stanch up-

WILLIAM TEMPEL.

holder of the principles of the Republican party, voting in its favor at every opportunity. He has never cared to fill any public office, as there are enough men who are more than anxious for an

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Album of genealogy and biograghy, Cook County, Illinois, 10th ed., Part 2

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago, pub Publication date: 1898 Publisher: Chicago, Calumet book & engraving co Number of Pages: 916

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: Chicago, Calumet book & engraving co
Number of Pages: 916