Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, Volume 1899, Part 4

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co.
Number of Pages: 910

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To Mr. and Mrs. Dieckmann six children were born, but two died in infancy and four daughters (the two oldest having been born in Germany

and the others in Chicago) are still living, name- ly: Anna, wife of Peter Wolff, of No. 39 Evans- ton Avenue; Mary, now Mrs. Leonard Schirmer, of No. 68 West Madison Street; Lena, wife of Frank Albrecht, of No. 624 Otto Street, and Katharine, who became the wife of Thomas Schultz, and resides in Denver, Colorado.

After a long and happy married life, Mrs. Dieckmann was called to her reward August 3, 1889, and her remains were laid to rest in Grace- land Cemetery. Mr. Dieckmann lias long been a consistent member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, and for many years has held the office of secretary. In all religious and be- nevolent works he takes special interest. By his many acts of kindness and genuine uprightness of character he has endeared himself to many friends and is held in high regard by the com- munity in which he has so long been a resi- dent.

CARL LINDE.

D ARL LINDE, who lives retired, has been many years a resident of Chicago. He was born in Hanover, Germany, October 13, 1823, son of Christian Linde, who was a member of an old German family, and served in the army in the Napoleonic war. He died in Germany in 1846 and his wife survived him until 1865, when she passed away. They had six children, three of whom are deceased. Christian and Carl live in Chicago, and Johannah is now Mrs. Kroia, of Germany.

Carl Linde was liberally educated in the public school of his native town. At the age of four- teen years he began to learn the tinner's trade and after serving an apprenticeship of four years

continued to work at it until he came to America. In May, 1854, he sailed from Bremen Harbor in the sailing ship "Jacob Groeser." After a pleasant sail of some weeks he was landed in New York. As his brother, Christian, had located in Chicago, Carl Linde continued liis journey westward to that city. He brouglit fourteen hundred dollars to America with him, but lost four hundred of it in a bank that failed.

His first work in this country was at his trade at a location on Lake Street. He worked twenty- five years for wages and all that period was fore- man over a number of other mnen with the ex- ception of one year. As he was a skilled man and reliable he received a good salary at all

REV. PAUL BRAUNS.

times. He has lived retired more than twenty years. His first presidential vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln in 1860, since which time he has supported the representatives of the Re- publican party at all times and places and op- portunities, in national affairs, while in local matters he votes for the best man for the office, regardless of party.

In 1860 Mr. Linde was married to Miss Katharine Kuhirt, a native of Germany. Mrs.

Linde came to Chicago in 1857. She became the mother of two children, both of whom died young. Mr. Linde is a member of the Evangel- ical Lutheran Church, at the corner of Garfield Avenue and Mohawk Street. He is a good, moral citizen, of the true and tried type, ready at all times to do all in his power for the benefit of humanity in general. His ideas are the highest and he is a gentleman in every sense of the word.

REV. PAUL BRAUNS.

EV. PAUL BRAUNS, who is pastor of Epiphanias Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Roscoe Boulevard and Claremont Avenue, was born January 27, 1864, in Han- over, Germany, and is a son of Rev. Otto and Johanna (Kleinschmidt) Brauns, natives of that place. The father is a clergyman of the Lutheran Church and still has a charge and is actively employed in ministerial work.

Paul Brauns was liberally educated in various institutions of learning in his native land, and was graduated from the gymnasium of Goet- tingen in 1881. He then sailed from Bremen in the steamship "Rhine," of the German Lloyd Company, bound for America, landing in New York City after a twelve days' voyage. Going direct to St. Louis, Missouri, he entered the Concordia Seminary, and took a theological course, graduating in 1884. On leaving college he went back to Germany and after visiting his parents a short time studied nearly a year at Leipsic. Having received a call from St. Mattaeus Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chi- cago, as assistant minister, he came here in 1885 and entered upon his duties. After ably and

satisfactorily filling that position five years, he again visited the Fatherland, spending nearly a year in Europe.

In the summer of 1891 he returned to Chicago and organized the Concordia Evangelical Luth- eran Church, and in 1893 built the present large church edifice on the corner of Belmont and North Washtenaw Avenues, remaining in charge and laboring faithfully in the Master's cause until 1895. In May of that year he severed his connection with the Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states and joined the Evangelical Synod of North America, and organized his present congregation and parochial school. So well has he succeeded that the church member- ship consists of about two hundred families and seventy-five pupils attend the parish school, and 11early five hundred the Sabbath-school.

Mr. Brauns is very popular with his con- gregation. He is a gentleman of pleasing per- sonality, a ripe scholar, logical reasoner and a fluent and forcible speaker, possessing oratorical powers of a high order. His influence is ever exerted on the side of right, and every movement for the moral or intellectual advancement of the

GEORGE MACAULEY.

community finds in him a stanch supporter. He keeps himself informed on public questions pertaining to City, State and Nation and, being independent, supports the man best qualified for official position.

September 15, 1886, he married Miss Else, the daughter of Rev. Frederick Ruhland. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and educated in Germany. They have two children, Paul and Walter, and have lost two by death.

GEORGE MACAULEY.

the eldest son of John Macauley, who came to New York City from Ireland in 1847, and of whom extended mention is made in this volume, in connection with the biography of his son, John Macauley.

G EORGE MACAULEY, an old-time and popular resident of the city of Chicago, is in Kilwinnig Lodge No. 311, and became a charter member of Lincoln Park Lodge No. 611, which was instituted October 5, 1869. In 1873 he was exalted to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masonry in Wylie M. Egan Chapter No. 126, which he left to enter Lincoln Park Chapter No. 177 in 1893. He is also a member of Chi- cago Council No. 4, of Royal and Select Masters. He built the first hall occupied by Lincoln Park Lodge, at Lincoln Avenue and Center Street, and was Tyler of this lodge from 1876 to 1879, inclusive. Since 1891 he has occupied the same position in Chicago Council, and in Lincoln Park Chapter since 1893. He is a member of Dr. Rusk's Independent Militant Church, which meets at No. 40 Randolph Street.

The subject of this sketch was born January 23, 1825, in Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland, and attended school there until he was thirteen years of age. He was then put to work in a saw pit, where he continued one year. After the arrival of the family in New York he was employed nine years in that city as a carpenter. He then came to Chicago and spent the first year in this city in the service of Uriah Foot, in build- ing the Richmond House. He was next foreman for Horatio Lombard, on the construction of the Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Carpenter and West Washington Streets. Since that time he has engaged in building operations on his own account, and is still actively engaged in business as a contractor.

His first contract was for the construction of a residence for Sylvester Lynn, at the corner of West Randolplı and Carpenter Streets. He sub- sequently erected the Lincoln School, on Larrabee Street near Fullerton Avenue, and the Vedder Street School. Notwithstanding his advanced age, he is still very active in the prosecution of business.

In 1860 Mr. Macauley was made a Mason,

In 1862 Mr. Macauley visited a Masonic lodge of North American Indians, which met in the woods near the Mississippi River, nearly opposite La Crosse, Wisconsin. They were working under a charter from the Grand Lodge of Canada. This visit was made in winter, when the river was covered with ice, not strong enough, how- ever, to bear the weight ofa man. Two friendly Indians ferried him across from the Wisconsin shore, one sitting in the bow of the canoe to break a way through the ice, and the other propelling the boat with a long pole. Landing among the hostile aborigines, he was introduced by his escort as a brother Mason, and was immediately sur-

F. B. STORMS.

rounded by the young warriors, who, at a signal from their chief, the Master of their lodge, carried him to camp on their shoulders. He was then given a greeting of welcome by most of the tribe, and soon all who were Masons proceeded to a neighboring valley. A double line of sentries was posted on the surrounding hilltops and a lodge was opened in due and ancient form in the valley below. The Master spoke his native tongue except when addressing the Senior Warden, whose place was at this time filled by Mr. Macauley. After closing the lodge they re- turned to camp, where a feast of venison and a hilarious time followed. Mr. Macauley was again carried on the shoulders of the young Indians to the bank of the river, and ferried across to his white friends on the Wisconsin side.

July 4, 1850, Mr. Macauley was married, in New York City, to Miss Charlotte Eakin, a

daughter of Charles Eakin, who had then been deceased about four years. Mr. and Mrs. Mac- auley are the parents of seven children, namely : Elizabeth, Charles, John, Jane, Margaret, Annie and Charlotte. The third and fifth are now de- ceased. The eldest married Albert Frieze, of Chicago, and is the mother of two daughters and three sons. The second married Mary Schultz, now deceased, and resides in Chicago. The fourth became the wife of Fred Whiting, and had one daughter, Mamie, who died in her twelfth year. The youngest married Fred Rinn, and has a son and daughter.

Mr. Macauley occupies a handsome residence, erected by himself, at No. 195 Lincoln Avenue. He enjoys a very wide acquaintance, is noted for his hospitality and liberality and is highly re- spected and esteemed by all who are privi- leged to know him.

FRANK B. STORMS.

RANK BROWN STORMS. Among the early citizens of the great city of Chicago was the family of Storms. The members of the family all became prominent citizens, and those still living to bear the name are a credit to the ancient family. Frank Brown Storms was born February 26, 1875, in Chicago, and has re- sided in the same vicinity his entire life. For further mention of his ancestors see biographical sketcli of Jolın E. Storms.

Frank B. Storms attended school on Fifty- fourth Street until he reached the age of fifteen years. From the time he was eight years old until he was sixteen years of age he delivered papers, daily. He then secured employment in the cutting department of Sprague, Warner &

Company. Subsequent to the time he left the above-mentioned employ, he entered the livery business at No. 5326 Monroe Aventie, dealing in horses, and continued at this location one year. Peter Craenenbroack was his partner during this time. He was later located one year at No. 5419 Kimbark Avenue, and is now employed by Ar- mour & Company at the stock yards.

Mr. Storms was married October 1, 1897, to Miss Emma Bischoff, a native of Freeport, Illi- nois. He was in the service of William Beale, in the office of the corporation counsel for a short time. He is one of the highly honored citizens of the vicinity in which he resides, and has proven himself ever loyal to the right and in upholding all that is for the uplifting of the people.

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W. T. JOHNSON.

WILLIAM T. JOHNSON.

ILLIAM THOMAS JOHNSON is one of farm, one of the best in the famed Mohawk Valley. His educational advantages were limited to the public schools, where he was instructed in the primary branches of an English education. When twenty years of age he went out from his parental home to seek fortune and position in Chicago, then as now, the "Eldorado" of the west. He arrived in that city a total stranger, without even a letter of recommendation in his pocket, but he had what was better-unlimited capacity for work, and a keen discriminating in- telligence. He at once secured work in the lum- ber yard of Hayes & Morris, where he worked a year, first as a common laborer, and later as foreman.

Chicago's well-known and eminently re- spected citizens. He is a native of West- moreland, Oneida County, New York, born November 16, 1835, being a son of Thomas and Hannah (Temple) Johnson, the former born in Scarboro, England, in 1805. At the age of twenty years he was married to Hannah Temple. He was a farmer by occupation, and, being am- bitions for the attainment of better things than his intelligence and energy were likely to produce in his native land, on account of lack of opportu- nity, he decided to go to America, where oppor- tunities commensurate with his enterprise were to be embraced.

Accordingly, soon after his marriage, he, with his young wife, crossed the ocean and settled on a farm in Oneida County, New York. His in- dustrious habits soon won for him a substantial start and in time he became quite wealthy for a tiller of the soil. To him and his estimable wife were born nine children: George, now of Marshall- town, Iowa; John, deceased; Mary Ann, wife of John Holland, of Oneida County, New York; William T., of this notice; Henry, deceased; Juniette; James, of Oneida County, New York; Charles, deceased; and Edward, also of Oneida County, New York. Both parents lived to at- tain a ripe age, the father dying April 7, 1880, aged seventy-five years, and the mother, March 29, 1885, aged seventy-seven years and two months.

William T. Johnson was reared on his father's

His observing mind, in the meantime, noted that certain young men of his acquaintance were filling positions more desirable than the one he was in, and it was then ambition urged him to aspire to be something more than a lumber piler. With that purpose in view he employed a teacher to instruct him in the intricacies of book-keeping, and so closely did he apply himself to his task, that, after a few months, he was qualified to take a position at the books of another lumber firm, that of Shearer & Payne, for whom the well- known W. W. Strong was general manager. In this position he continued a number of years, and then resigned to accept a better position with Mason & McArthur, proprietors of the Excelsior Iron Works. While there he acquired much practical knowledge of the iron business; and as well, acquired an intelligent comprehension of

W. T. JOHNSON.

the methods employed in the safe conducting of a his arrival in Chicago, been fraught with weighty large business enterprise, in which he was almost equally chargeable, with the members of the firm, with the conduct of the business. This close relation with the members of the firm ac- quainted him with many of the leading business men of Chicago and the Northwest, whose confidence and esteem he possessed long before he went into business for himself. His em- ployers, recognizing his business ability, and his strict loyalty to their interests, advanced him in every way, and ere long he had accumulated a snug little fortune, the savings from his liberal salary. His correct business and social habits, and his frugality and thrift, observed of all his acquaintances, were as good as cash capital in hand, as it commanded for him an almost un- limited line of credit when he came to arrange for a manufacturing establishment of his own.

In 1864 he formed an association with a Mr. Holden, and together they built the Phoenix foundry, at that time the largest in the city, which they profitably conducted for two years. In 1866 Mr. Johnson entered into a co-partner- ship with H. P. Kellogg, to carry on a wholesale and retail hardware business on Clark Street, near Monroe Street, where they were when the great fire of October, 1871, swept away the store. This inflicted a loss which consider- ably impaired their individual assets. As soon thereafter as possible, they established a similar establishment on Randolph Street, where a suc- cessful business was carried on until 1891, when the firm dissolved, and Mr. Johnson retired from merchandising. The success of his career in a business and financial sense may now be partly measured by his large property holdings.

Mr. Johnson now spends his time chiefly in planning and erecting building improvements 011 such vacant lots and blocks as remain in his possession unimproved. He has built up many entire blocks in business and flat buildings, and is still carrying on improvements. "I was a pioneer on this ground," he has been heard to say, "and I shall not desert it until every lot feels the weight of a good building."

Although Mr. Johnson's life has, almost since

and incessant business cares, he has, withal, been personally identified with many official positions of trust. As early as 1890, he became interested in politics and in that year took an active part in the local campaign for Mr. Lincoln. Unaided, he succeeded in raising in the settled portions of the West Side, enough young men to form a re- spectable company of "Wide-Awakes," the first company of the kind in the United States. The night of their initial appearance they marched down Lake Street, on which street the Honorable Joseph Medill then lived, in a small frame house, and gave him a rousing serenade. Mr. Medill evinced his appreciation of the honor by making a short speech to the boys, complimenting them with a donation of $5 and a suggestion that they could partake of liquid refreshments at his expense at a nearby bar. That exciting campaign introduced Mr. Johnson into politics and he soon appeared in the councils of the Re- publican party, as a delegate to conventions and as committeeman. He very soon became the acknowledged leader of a very enthusiastic fol- lowing, and in 1878, entirely without solicitation on his part, he was nominated for the State Senate and was triumphantly elected. He was well received by his associates in the Senate, and assigned to some of the important committees. He soon won an enviable reputation as a debater, and by his logic and eloquence secured the passage of every measure for which he became responsible, some of which were of great im- portance. The bill for registration of voters was his, and was passed and became the first law on the subject in this State. Of even more local importance was his park refunding bill for the West Side, whose passage he secured and which proved of immense benefit to the parks and people of that division of the city. Successful as he had been as a Senator, he was not a candi- date for re-election.

In 1880 he received the nomination for county treasurer and was elected by a large majority. At the time of his election the tenure of that office was two years, but during his in- cumbency the legislature passed an act extending

WILLIAM MARTIN.

the time to three years. He was appointed railroad commissioner by Governor Oglesby in 1884, and so satisfactorily did he discharge the duties of this somewhat difficult position that he received the warmest commendation of all parties. He also held the office of indian commissioner, having been appointed to that position by Presi- dent Garfield.

Subsequent to Mr. Cleveland's inauguration, the commissioners were holding a session in Washington and, although Mr. Johnson believed the civil service law a good thing, he, at that time, was of the opinion that the new president should be allowed to choose hisown indian com- missioners and accordingly he offered a reso-

lution that the commissioners resign in a body. To this liis colleagues demurred, but he acted upon his own convictions and tendered his resig- nation to the President, which was accepted.

Mr. Johnson is a member of the Masonic fra- ternity, being connected with Lafayette Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Chicago Commandery, No. 19, Knights Templar. He was married May 21, 1862, to Miss Kate A. E., adopted daughter of Judge Nathan Allen. Three children have resulted from this union, namely: Catherine Grace, wife of H. L. Bleecker, of Los Angeles, California; Etta Alice, who died in 1898; and Mabel, wife of Dr. W. B. Marcusson, of Rush Medical College.

WILLIAM MARTIN.

ILLIAM MARTIN, deceased, was a man who, having been unusually successful in various business enterprises in Chicago, is missed by a large circle of friends and business associates. He was, moreover, a man of intense faith and interest in his fellow-men and made friends among all classes. He came of hardy Scotch lineage, having been born in Glasgow, May 9, 1860. His father, who also bore the name of William, spent his life in Scotland, where he was a building contractor. William, the elder, died while still in the prime of life, and his widow, Elizabeth Martin, emigrated to Canada about 1869, but a year later removed to Chicago.

There her son, William, then ten years of age, entered school; but owing to their limited means he was obliged to do something to aid in his support, and at the age of fourteen he became a telegraph messenger. By dint of hard study and the best use of his opportunities he was able in time to take a position as bookkeeper, and by rigid economy was able after a few years to go

into business for himself. For some time he bought and sold on the Board of Trade, but later built up a commission business. In all his ventures he was eminently successful and was soon known in business circles as a shrewd, safe, business man. He was from time to time engaged in other enterprises, being one of the founders of the race tracks at Garfield Park and Harlem.

May 7, 1884, Mr. Martin was married to Miss Jessie Murray, who was born in London, England, March 1, 1865. She is the daughter of Walter and Jean (Dallas) Murray. The former was born in Gorlow, Scotland, and the latter in Lon- don, England, of Scotch and English parentage. Walter and Jean Murray were the parents of ten children, five of whom are still living. The family crossed the Atlantic to Canada in 1868, and in 1869 settled in Chicago and established a boot and shoe business in Dearborn Street. Jessie Murray was but four years of age when she came to Chicago with her parents. She was educated in the common schools and has spent all her sub-

WILLIAM OHLENDORF.

sequent years in the city. She is a woman of great business and executive ability, and possesses the wholesome genial nature of her English ancestors. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin was blessed by the birth of three children: Jessie, Aeolia and Wilhelmina. They also found a place in their home and hearts for two other children, William and Elsie, older than their own, whom they adopted.

Mr. Martin found his greatest happiness with

his wife and family and spent as much of his time as business cares would allow in his home, which is still the home of his family, at No. 540 Adams Street. There he will ever be remembered as a kind, indulgent, husband and father. Among his associates he was unassuming and never sought favors from the public. In politics he was a Republican. His death occurred March I, 1898, and his remains were interred at Rose Hill Cemetery.

WILLIAM OHLENDORF.

ILLIAM OHLENDORF has been a resi- dent of Chicago since 1849. He was born January 10, 1825, in Wulfelade, Hanover, Germany, and is a son of Henry and Sophia Ohlendorf, both natives of Hanover and members of old and highly respected families.

Henry Ohlendorf was a tiller of the soil by occupation, owning as well as operating his farm, and became possessed of considerable means. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ohlendorf were the parents of five sons and one daughter, and all became residents of the United States. Henry, the first- born, was a soldier in the German army and married in that country. He arrived in Chicago in 1849 and subsequently located at Freeport, Illinois, where he died about 1891, leaving a widow and a family. Frederick came to the United States in 1846, being the first of his father's family to emigrate; he settled in Mis- souri and still resides there.

William is next in order of birth. Louis is deceased; and Charles is living retired in Matte- son, Cook County. Sophie became the wife of Charles Duensing, who resides at River Forest, with an office at the corner of Noble Street and Chicago Avenue. Frederick came to this coun- try in 1845, and in 1848 returned to Germany

and brought the remaining members of the family with him to Cook County. The mother died in Addison Township less than a year after their arrival, and the father died some ten years later in Matteson, Cook County.

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Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois, Volume 1899, Part 4

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co. Number of Pages: 910

Author: La Salle Book Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : La Salle Book Co.
Number of Pages: 910