Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, 8th ed., Part 100

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Chicago : Calumet Book and Engraving Co.
Number of Pages: 930

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CORNELIUS KUYPER, JR.

ORNELIUS KUYPER, JUNIOR, was born March 28, 1853, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and One-Hundred-Third Street, in Roseland, Illinois, then known as Calumet. He is a son of Cornelius Kuyper, one of the founders of "The Holland Settlement," now known as Roseland.

The latter was the only one of his father's fam-

ily to try his fortune in America, and came with nine or ten other families of his countrymen who set sail for New York City. They spent six weeks on the water, and before they reached their desti- nation were attacked by the terrible scourge of cholera. Among those who lost their lives were four children of Mr. Kuyper. On arriving in this country the little band of immigrants made their

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way direct to Cook County, and bought a quarter- section of land in what seemed to them to be a desirable location, for five dollars an acre. This land was divided among them, Mr. Kuyper's share being sixteen acres. He afterwards invested in other tracts of land, as he was able, and all of this is now a part of the city of Chicago. He built his first house at the corner of Michigan Avenue and One-Hundred-Third Street, and con- ducted a market garden for a number of years. He was prominent in the affairs of the community and was one of the founders of the Dutch Re- formed Church, which he always helped support.

Cornelius Kuyper, junior, attended the schools of Roseland until he was fifteen years of age, acquiring a good, common-school education. He afterwards worked at farm labor for a time. At the age of twenty-three years he took charge of a farm at St. Johns, Lake County, Indiana, and remained there five years. He then returned to Chicago, and in 1881 secured employment in the Allen Paper Car Wheel Works, at Pullman, where he continued two years. In 1883 he en- tered the employ of the Chicago & Western In- diana Railway Company, with whom he is now engaged as gateman. In 1885 he suffered the loss of his left arm, by an accident.

In 1883 Mr. Kuyper located at Burnside, where he now resides, occupying property purchased by him in 1895. He has always endorsed Republic- an principles, and is a member of the Dutch Re- formed Church, at Roseland, which his father was so influential in founding. He was married April 9, 1875, to Miss Wilhelmina Broertjes, who was born in 1856, in Holland, and in 1886 came to America, making her home at Roseland until her marriage. Their children are: Cornelius, born October 25, 1875; John, August 29, 1876; Jacob, May 30, 1879; Marcus, February 12, 1882; Gertie May, July 18, 1885; William and Cornelia (twins), August 8, 1888; Andrew, January 15, 1890; Nellie Johanna, December 25, 1892; and Mary Martha, August 3, 1895. Jacob died, May 9, 1881; William, September 20, 1888; Cornelia, September 27, 1888; and John passed away on the 29th of November, 1890. Jacob is buried at Roseland, and the others at Morgan Park.

Mr. Kuyper is a well-informed man, and takes great interest in the affairs of the city, state and nation. He has broad ideas on all subjects, and his actions in life are governed by good judg- inent and sound principles. He is a kind father, and is a lover of his home.

PETER JUNIUS.

C ETER JUNIUS, a German-American citizen of Chicago, who is now enjoying a life of ease and comfort, which he earned by years of toil and thrift, was born April 17, 1830, in Luxem- burg, Germany. · He is a son of Peter and Made- line (Corth) Junius, the former being a native of Lorraine, France, and the latter born in Luxem- burg.

Peter Junius, the subject of this sketch, lived in his native country until he reached middle life.

After receiving an education in the schools of his native city, he began working in a manufactory where he proved his industry and skill by quickly learning the trade of woolen manufacture. He rose rapidly, his ability being recognized by his employers, and he remained in their service seven- teen years, finally occupying the position of fore- man.

June 29, 1853, Mr. Junius was married to Miss Barbara Wellenstein, who was also a native of

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Luxemburg. Not being content with the meagre opportunities for advancement offered in his native country, he determined to seek a field of labor in the New World, and accordingly he and his family, which included four children, sailed for the United States from Antwerp, in a steamship which landed after a voyage of fourteen days, at Baltimore, on April 14, 1872. The family came direct to Chi- cago, where Mr. Junius spent two and one-half years as a laborer, and then embarked in business for himself. This venture was a garden in Lake View, on the corner of Halsted and Addison Streets. He built a residence at No. 225 Mohawk Street, and here the family resided seventeen years.

Mr. Junius was a careful manager, and was prudent in carrying on his business affairs, in

which he was very successful. In 1888 he was enabled to retire from business, and the family removed to Los Angeles, California, remaining there until 1895. While on a visit to Chicago, Mrs. Junius died in that city, December 8, 1894.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Junius were: Peter, John B., Emma K., and Anna. The second is deceased. Emma is the wife of George Metz; and Anna is the wife of Joseph P. Crosby, of No. 169 Fremont Street, Chicago. The family won the high esteem and regard of the community in which its members lived for so many years, and wherever they are known, they are held in respect and honor. Mr. Junius is connected with St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, and is in- terested in all Christian and benevolent works, to which he gives his sympathy and support.

ADAM SCHILLO.

DAM SCHILLO, one of the prominent German-American citizens of Chicago, has been connected with the business interests of this city since May 8, 1852, and is recognized as a valuable and upright citizen. He was born May 22, 1837, on the banks of the River Rhine, in the Province of Trier, Germany, and is a son of John and Katherine (Klein) Schillo, natives of the same place.

Jolın Schillo had served in the German army. He and his family sailed from Antwerp in a sail- ing-ship and in forty-eight days reached the United States. Though this family was poor, it was honest and industrious to an unusual de- gree, and Mr. Schillo worked as a laborer, care- fully saving his earnings until he was able to buy two lots on West Holt Street. Of the chil- dren now living the following are the names: Katherine, wife of Peter Kimllburger, of No.

202 Holt Street; and Peter, who resides on Wells Street. John Schillo died in 1856, and his wife survived him until 1864.

Adam Schillo received his education in his na- tive land, and was employed as a laborer for a time. In 1866 he purchased an interest in the Union Lumber Company, and remained with it three years, at the end of whichi time he formed a partnership with Mr. William Waldo, with the firm name of Waldo, Waters & Co. Mr. Waldo and Mr. Schillo bought out the interest of Mr. Waters, and the name became Waldo & Schillo, under which they continued the lumber trade six years. In the past twelve years Mr. Schillo has been alone in the business. At the time of the fire of 1871 Mr. Schillo lived at No. 440 Sedgwick Street, and in that conflagration lost his home and household effects.

In 1858 he was married to Miss Mary Jung,

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(daughter of John and Ellen Jung), a native of the same part of Germany as himself, who came to Chicago in 1848. Mr. and Mr. Schillo had five children, namely: Carrie, wife of Christian Wildner; Jolin; Louise, wife of Peter Bantze;

Mathias and Julia. All are communicants of Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church, and the family stands high in the esteem and regard of the community. Mr. Schillo is a member of Saint Vincent de Paul's Society.

LOUIS FISCHER.

OUIS FISCHER, a member of the firm of Kraetzer, Fischer & Company, manufac- turers of sash and doors, is a well-known resident of South Chicago. He was born Sep- tember 26, 1826, in Sachsen-Weimar, Germany, and is a son of Johannes and Katrina (Kett) Fischer, natives of that country. Johannes Fis- cher was a son of John George Fischer, a land owner in Germany. The latter and his wife, Mary Ann Fischer, were the parents of two chil- dren: Johannes, before mentioned; and Ida, who married and resides in Germany.

Johannes Fischer was a stonemason and owned about six acres of land in his native State. His children were: Rosa, who died when nine years old; Louis, of whom this article is written; Law- rence, who came to Chicago in 1892, and is now in the employ of Kraetzer, Fischer & Company; Elizabeth, now the wife of Peter Graff, of Chicago; and the oldest child, a boy, who died in infancy. Johannes Fischer died in 1887, at the age of seventy-two years, and his wife preceded him two years, passing away at the age of sixty-eight.

Louis Fischer received a limited education in his native country, which has been broadened since by his own efforts. He learned the trade of cabinet-maker and followed it until his removal to the United States in 1881. His wife had friends in Chicago, and upon his arrival in this country he proceeded thither. Mr. Fischer found employment at carpenter work with Christ Rasch, with whom he remained eight years, with the

exception of nine months when he worked for the R. A. Beck Lumber Company. During this time Mr. Rasch was associated with various partners, but Mr. Fischer retained his position, having risen in the confidence and esteem of liis employers until he became foreman. In 1889 the firm of Kraetzer, Fischer & Company was formed to succeed Rasch, Dornedden & Company, and under this firm name the business has since con- tinned. The factory is located on the corner of Ninety-fifth Street and South Chicago Avenue, and is one of the most extensive establishments for the manufacture of doors, sash and other in- terior finishings in the city. There is in connec- tion with it a planing-mill.

Mr. Fischer married Miss Magdalena Reinhart June 6, 1880. She is a daughter of Adam and Martha (Miller) Reinhart, and was born Sep- tember 1, 1856, in Hessen, Germany. Their children were: Charles, who lived to be four years old; Herman, who also died at the age of four years; Freda, ten years old; Lydia, aged eight years; Louis, aged four years; and Emil, who reached the age of seven months and then passed away.

Mr. Fischer is known to be upright and hon- orable in business and in his social relations. He takes an interest in the affairs of his adopted country, and has espoused the cause of the Re- publican party. He does not care for popularity in social circles, but rather finds his pleasure and recreation in his home.

FREDERICK WELLER, SR.

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FREDERICK WELLER, SR.

REDERICK WELLER, SR., a successful locomotive engineer of Chicago, was born January 1, 1836, at No. 131 Scott Street, Baltimore, Maryland, and is a son of Christopher and Priscilla (Wilted) Weller. His paternal grandfather was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and always lived in his native country, where he was a land owner. . Christopher Weller emi- grated to America from Germany about 1834, and located in Baltimore, spending the remainder of his life there. He followed the trade of butcher in his native country, but on coming to the United States he became a farmer, and took charge of the Ross Winans farm, near Baltimore. His children were: Jacob, Ephraim, Priscilla, Frederick, Katie, George, Sophia, Caroline and Charles.

Frederick Weller received his education in the common schools of his native State, and at the age of thirteen years began to assist his father, for whom he worked until he was twenty years of age. At the age of eighteen years he began switching for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and was afterwards a fireman. In a few years he became a competent engineer, and has continued in this occupation since that time. For fifteen years he had charge of an engine used in switch- ing, and then for two years operated an engine which ran between Baltimore and Martinsburg. In January, 1883, he came to South Chicago, where he had charge of a switch engine. In June, 1886, he entered the service of the Illinois Steel Company, and later was employed by the Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad, in

whose service he is now engaged. Mr. Weller is a very able engineer, and is reliable and trust- worthy. The first engine, an old "grasshopper," so-called, was named the "Thomas Jefferson," and is now in the Field Columbian Museum, as is also the next one he took charge of, which was called the "Mazeppa."

June 12, 1857, Mr. Weller married Ann Maria Rimby, daughter of Reuben Lewis and Sarah (Hilton) Rimby. She was born February 1, 1839, on Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Her grandfather, Jacob Rimby, was born in Holland, and was a carpenter. He married Helen Taney, and their son, Reuben Lewis Rimby, was an iron moulder. Mrs. Weller's maternal · grandfather, James Hilton, was pre- sumably an Englishman, who followed the occu- pation of farming. He married Polly Hickey, and their daughter, Sarah Hilton, was born in Harford County, Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Weller became parents of the following-named children: Charles Christopher, Ida Priscilla, Reuben Ellsworth, Frederick Washington, Aunie, Mary Virginia, Katie Adella, Lillie May, Ella Viola, Harry Evers, Walter Willis, Edith and Gracie Allen. Charles Christopher married Clara Slaughter, and resides in Chicago, having two children, Edna and Charles C. Ida Pris- cilla died at the age of three years, and Reuben Ellsworth at the age of twenty months. Annie married Hurd Ingraham, and resides in South Chicago. Katie Adella married Henry Peters, and lives at Grand Crossing. Lillie May married William Withnow a stationary engineer in the

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employ of the Illinois Steel Company, and lives at Cheltenham. Ella Viola became the wife of William Gubbins, and lives on Division Street, Chicago. Gracie Allen died when twenty months old. The other children reside at home.

In April, 1887, Mr. Weller built a residence at No. 8218 Commercial Avenue, and here the

family has since resided. While living in Balti- more Mr. Weller was a member of the United Brethren Church, but the family is now con- nected with the First Presbyterian Church, on Houston Avenue. He is a public-spirited and patriotic citizen, and takes a commendable interest in the affairs of his country.

CAPT. CHRISTIAN ERICKSON.

) APTAIN CHRISTIAN ERICKSON was born May 7, 1839, in Bergen, Norway, and is the son of Erick Christensen. The family is an old one in Norway, where its members have lived for centuries. Erick Christensen died at the age of seventy-eight years, leaving a good record behind him. His wife, Bertha, was born in 1800, and died in 1882. She was the mother of three children, namely: Mrs. Marie Anderson, Christian Erickson and Ole Erickson. All are now in America.

Christian Erickson received only a limited edu- cation, but learned bookkeeping in Norway. At the age of twenty years he came to the United States, and when he arrived here at once recog- nized the importance of a good education, and with the intention of acquiring one, attended the Lake Forest College, making his home for the time with Professor Dickinson. After two years of study he came to Chicago and took a position in a dry-goods store on Lake Street, which was owned by J. B. Shay. In March, 1862, he en- listed in Company I, of the Eighty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as a private, and soon after was promoted to Orderly Sergeant. Shortly after entering the field in Virginia he was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and after the battle of Chancellorsville, to First Lieutenant, and as such took command of the company until after the battle of Gettysburg. The next year he took

part in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, under the command of Gen- eral Hooker. Later he went to Knoxville, but arrived too late for tliat battle. He was with Sherman's army on the campaign to Atlanta and the glorious March to the Sea, participating in the battles on the way. On the March to the Sea he was on the Regimental Staff as Quartermaster, and after being honorably discharged, was given a captain's commission, signed by President Johnson, for gallant and meritorious services during the war. He was present when General Johnson surrendered to General Sherman, and after the return march to Washington took part in the grand parade.

His company was nearly all from Chicago, and composed of Scandinavians, and the other nine companies were Germans. The regiment was known in the army as the "Hecker Boys," who could always be depended upon in a fight. Fol- lowing is a list of the main battles in which Mr. Erickson participated: Chancellorsville, Gettys- burg, Vauhatchie, Tennessee, Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Savannah, and Bentonville, besides which he took part in many minor engagements.

Captain Erickson was a temperate man in all things, and during the war saved enough money to enable him to start in business in Chicago.

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G. F. F. SUBE.

He engaged in the dry-goods business on Mil- waukee Avenue, and later he started a branch store 011 Division Street, which later was de- stoyed by the Great Fire. In 1882 he built a four-story brick building at Nos. 1190-1192 Mil- waukee Avenue, where he continued the dry- goods business till 1896, when ill-health compelled him to retire from a successful business career.

September 11, 1870, he married Miss Agnete Jevne, a native of Hamar, Norway. She is a daughter of Hans Jevne, who was a tanner in Norway and died there. She came to America in 1867, and is a sister of C. Jevne, of Chicago, and H. Jevne, of Los Angeles, California. She is the mother of four children: Ernest Alexander, Agnes Camilla, Forence May, and Christian Arent.

Captain Erickson is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Loyal Legion, and

takes an active interest in their affairs, especially since his retirement from business. He has been successful, and has earned a competency for his future years. Politically he is a stanch Re- publican. Mrs. Erickson is a member of the Relief Corps, and takes a deep interest in all matters pertaining to the Grand Army. In April, 1897, she was appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Soldiers' Widows' Home, at Wilmington, by Governor Tanner. Both Captain Erickson and his wife are valued and re- spected by their many friends and acquaintances.

Their children are well settled in Chicago. Ernest A. is in the grocery business; and Agnes C. is a musician of great talent. She was educated in Chicago and Germany, and during the World's Fair received a bronze medal and diploma as an amateur player. She has marked ability and bids fair to become renowned in her art.

GUSTAV F. F. SUBE.

USTAV FREDERICK FERDINAND SUBE was born July 8, 1847, in Pommern, Germany, and is a son of Frederick and Augusta (Krueger) Sube. Frederick Sube was born December 27, 1820, in Pommern, and his wife in September, 1823. He was a painter, and died in April, 1884, at the age of sixty-four years. His widow is still living in Germany. They were the parents of four children, namely: Augusta, Gustav F. F., Elizabeth and Annie.

Gustav Sube received his education in his na- tive country, where he spent the early part of his life. He resolved to emigrate to America, and reached New York May 29, 1880, his wife fol- lowing later. He came direct to Chicago and lived at first on Weed Street, on the North Side. He had learned the trade of machinist, and work-

ed six weeks in McCormick's Reaper Works, after which he found employment with Brown & Smith, and remained with them two years. He next entered the service of Benjamin & Fisher, who were then located on Jefferson Street. This firm removed to South Chicago, April 1, 1883, and Mr. Sube went with it. In September, 1886, he was engaged by the Illinois Steel Company, and since that time has remained in this service.

On moving to South Chicago, Mr. Sube bought ground at Colfax Avenue and Eighty-eighth Street, and built a cottage, which he occupied four years. At the end of that time he moved to No. 8927 Commercial Avenue, where he built a most comfortable residence, which is his present home.

Mr. Sube was united in matrimony February

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25, 1872, witlı Adelaide Quant, daughter of David and Johanna (Dackow) Quant. She was born February 28, 1846, in Pommern, Germany, and joined her husband in Chicago, September, 12, 1880. They became the parents of the following children: Adolph Otto, John Frederick, Mar- garet, Annie, Otto, Mary, Elizabeth and Ger- trude. Adolph O. Sube attended the public school until he was fourteen years of age. He learned the finishing trade, and is now a station- ary engineer in the employ of the Illinois Steel Company. He was married July 15, 1897, to Miss Bertha E. F. Becker, daughter of William and

Mary (Bandow) Becker. John Frederick is a cigar maker; Annie married Adolph Berke, and resides in South Chicago. Otto died at the age of eleven years, and Mary at the age of eight weeks.

Mr. Sube is a supporter of the Democratic policy, and favors the free coinage of silver. He is a man of social habits and is connected with several societies. He is a member of the Inter- national Association of Machinists, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Knights and Ladies of Honor. He was the only one of his family who left Germany, and has won position and prosperity through his independent efforts.

NICHOLAS L. SCHADE.

2 ICHOLAS LEONARD SCHADE, who is now enjoying a retired life on North Avenue, was born December 10, 1836, in Prussia, and is the eldest son of Henry and Margaret Schade. The family came to America in 1847, sailing from Bremen in a sailing-vessel, spending ninety-two days on the ocean and landing at Quebec. Thence they sailed up the St. Lawrence River to Montreal, and from there to Oswego and Buffalo, thence up the lakes on the steamboat "Empire" to Chicago, and spent the first year in what was then known as New Buffalo.

Nicholas Schade attended school in his native land, where he learned to read and write the Ger- man language. After coming to Chicago, he at- tended the Wilder and Kingsbury schools for five years, becoming familiar with the English lan- guage, also attending a German parish school for a few months. At the age of fourteen years he began learning the machinists' trade, and served an apprenticeship of two and one-half years at Gates' shops. He then entered the employ of Walker & Company, where he learned wood-

turning and millwrighting, remaining a year and a-half. He then worked for J. F. Temple, put- ting up machinery for a time, after which he en- tered the service of John McEwan, and for eight years had charge of his planing mill. At the end of this time he began working for the firm of John L. Dietz & Company, where he remained four years.

Mr. Schade was burned out in the great fire of 1871, losing his house and furniture, and re- ceiving the paltry insurance of thirteen dollars. After this he returned to the service of John L. Dietz & Company, and remained three years, after which he was employed by Charles Ridz & Company, with whom he remained two and one- half years, since which time he has been living retired.

Mr. Schade has taken an active interest in public affairs, and formerly endorsed the princi- ples of the Republican party, though for several years past lie has given his support to the Demo- cratic party. In 1856 he joined a volunteer fire company, and served eight years.

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August 12, 1869, Mr. Schade married Miss Barbara Lang, who was born February 18, 1847, in Bavaria, Germany, and is a daughter of Jolin Lang. She came to Chicago in 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Schade have four children, namely: Adam,

John, Hattie and Nicholas. The daughter is the wife of Fred Schmidt. The family is not con- nected with any religious society, though inter- ested in any reforms or movements conducive to the welfare of the public.

CORNELIUS KUYPER.

ORNELIUS KUYPER is the only male sur- vivor of the founders of "The Holland Set- tlement," now known as Roseland. He was born near the historic city of Alkmaar, in the Province of North Holland, February 13, 1816, and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Dunnmeyer) Kuyper. Jacob Kuyper lived and died in the lo- cality of Alkmaar, dying at the early age of forty- seven years. His wife lived to the great age of ninety-one years and five months.

Cornelius Kuyper is the only member of his fa- ther's family who came to America. In 1849 he joined a colony of emigrants, consisting of nine or ten families of his countrymen, and they set sail for America, the country of free institutions and cheap lands. They proceeded to Havre de Grace, France, whence they took passage of an American vessel for New York. The voyage consumed six weeks, and although favorable weather prevailed, its prosperity was sadly marred by the deadly scourge that broke out among the passengers, when only three days out from port. The malady was soon discovered to be cholera, and inany of the immigrants became its victims before New York Harbor was reached, four of Mr. Kuyper's children being among the number. The party proceeded by steamer to Albany, thence by the Erie Canal to Buffalo, and by steamer thence to Chicago.

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Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, 8th ed., Part 100

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago Publication date: 1897 Publisher: Chicago : Calumet Book and Engraving Co. Number of Pages: 930

Author: Calumet Book & Engraving Company, Chicago
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Chicago : Calumet Book and Engraving Co.
Number of Pages: 930