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The coming of the railroad gave added impetus to the organization of religious work in the county, and many churches date from about that time.
There have been during the nearly ninety years since Christian work began in Knox county many revivals, some of them of great magnitude and large results.
It is a matter of historical interest that the first Swedish Methodist church in the United States was organized in Vic- toria.
School Development
The educational facilities of Knox county are equalled by but a few in the Central West. Colleges, Academies, High Schools, Community Schools, Township High Schools and the County Schools, all combine to furnish close at hand the means of mental growth and acquisition. All this has taken place since Franklin B. Barber taught school at Henderson Grove in 1830. The real development began with the appointment of William McMurtry as commissioner to sell lands in this county for school purposes under the act of 1831. The first school district land formed was that of 1837 at Log City, the second was the Hague district, south of Galesburg. Indian Point dis- trict was the third.
The system of Public Schools was created by the Act of 1855. More direct supervision of the schools began that year under P. H. Sanford, afterward county judge. At the present time this office of county superintendent of schools is ably filled by Walter F. Boyes.
The first High School in the county was that established in Galesburg in 1867 and it was in that early day regarded as a remarkable achievement.
The following shows the present status of the schools of the county :
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Knox County School Facts
Number of persons under 21 years of age
16,002
Number of persons of school age, to twenty-one 11,517
Number enrolled in elementary schools 8,087
In High schools 1,542
Total enrollment 9,629 I 1
High school enrollment is 16% of total.
Number of school buildings
192
Number of one-room schools in session this year 151 I 1
Number of High schools
1 11
District High schools
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Township High schools
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Community High Schools
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Three year High Schools in Non-High school district 2
Total number of teachers
384
High Schools :
District-Galesburg, Knoxville, Abingdon·
Township-Altona, Gilson.
Community-Oneida, Wataga, Williamsfield, Yates City. In Non-High School District-Maquon, Victoria.
Community Consolidated districts are being organized around Victoria, Rio and Rapatee.
Supplementing this fine and developing system are the following colleges and academic institutions, with the dates of their charters or origin :
Knox College-Galesburg, 1837.
Lombard College-Galesburg, February 15, 1851.
Hedding College-Abingdon, 1851.
St. Mary's School-Knoxville, 1868. St. Alban's School-Knoxville, 1890.
St. Martha's School-Knovxille, 1914.
Brown's Business College-Galesburg, 1864.
St. Joseph's Academy-Galesburg, 1879.
Corpus Christi College-Galesburg, 1893. St. Mary's School-Galesburg, 1907.
In addition the Galesburg Lutherans have maintained from an early day a parochial school.
The group of Episcopal institutions at Knoxville, St. Mary's, St. Alban's and St. Martha's were founded by Rev. C. W. Lef- fingwell, D. D.
The three Catholic institutions of Galesburg were pro- moted by the Rev. Father Joseph Costa.
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Railroads of Knox County
The first railroad in Knox county was that extending from Chicago to Galesburg and completed in 1854 and developing later into the C., B. & Q. For years subsequently railroad development was confined in this county largely to the con- struction through it of the branches of the Burlington, for all of which Galesburg became a division point. In 1882, there reached here from Havana, the Fulton County Narrow Gauge, afterward acquired by the Burlington. In 1887-8, the Atchi- son, Topeka & Santa Fe completed and began operating its line from Kansas City to Chicago. The county is thus traversed by two great trunk railroad lines. In addition the Iowa Central built in 1879-80, extends through the southwestern part of the county and the C. R. I. & P. through the northeastern part.
Knox County in War
Knox county has had a glorious part in the wars in which this country has engaged. It is believed that in its cemeteries repose the bodies of soldiers of every war from the Revolution- ary down. For years this city was the headquarters of the meetings of the Illinois Mexican war veterans.
In the Civil War, according to a careful compilation made by the late Albert J. Perry, Knox County furnished4,200 men, distributed among 190 companies and 82 regiments. Of this number 123 were killed, and 168 wounded, 344 died and 96 were incarcerated in rebel prisons. In bounties and aid to the families of soldiers, the county contributed $400,000.
To the war with Spain, the county sent two companies of the Illinois National Guard, Company C. of Galesburg, com- manded by Captain T. L. McGirr and CompanyD, of Abing- don, in charge of Captain Frank W. Latimer. These compan- ies served in the Porto Rico campaign. Subsequently Captain McGirr and a number of men from this county took part in the Phillipine Campaign.
The War With Germany
The war with Germany is a recent memory and Knox county's part will in every detail be found treated in a volume edited by S. A. Wagoner, and having the assistance of a com- mittee of citizens. Briefly, as nearly as can be ascertained the county furnished 2,200 of its young men for this war, about one-half of whom volunteered, and the rest saw service under the selective conscription act. Many of these engaged in active warfare. Galesburg's Company C was one of the first of the Illinois National Guard organizations to respond. Some of the soldier boys paid the supreme sacrifice. A good many sus- tained wounds, and many were in the thick of the fighting. The county feels great pride in their patriotic achievements.
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The county by its response to the call of the government for funds also gave its soldiers the most substantial back- ing. This is indicated by the following tables showing the total contributions to each of the four Liberty Loans and the Victory Loan :
First
$
923,180
$ 659,600
Not Known
Second
1,288,030
1,698,250
7,000
Third
1,256,640
2,229,600
.10,557
Fourth
2,506,900
2,659,900
14,326
Victory
1,958,450
2,367,050
6,980
Totals
$7,933,200
$9,614,400
One must add to the foregoing the large sums contributed to the Y. M. C. A., the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the other lines of work to get the full measure of the county's will- ingness.
It's Political History
Knox county has had an honorable history in the politics of the districts with which it has been affiliated and in the State and Nation many of its residents have held positions of prominence. It's citizens have served abroad in diplomatic capacities, in Congress, in influential State positions and in the State Legislature. The service rendered has been of a high type and has reflected honor on the county.
At the present time Knox county is in the Forty-third Sen- atorial district, comprised of Fulton and Knox counties, and in the Fifteenth Congressional district, composed of Adams, Schuyler, Fulton, Knox and Henry counties.
It is in the Fifth Supreme Court district, the Second Ap- pellate Court district and the Ninth Judicial circuit.
In Congress
Following is a list of Knox county men who have served in Congress :
John H. Lewis, Knoxville, 1881-1883.
P. S. Post, 1887-1889; 1889-1891; 1891-1893; 1893-1895; re-elected but died January 6, 1895, when entering on fifth term.
George W. Prince, 1895-1897 ; 1897-1899 ; 1899-1901; 1901- 1903; 1903-1905; 1905-1907 ; 1907-1909 ; 1909-1911; 1911-1913. Nine terms.
Stephen A. Hoxworth, 1913-1915.
Edward J. King, 1915-1917; 1917-1919; 1919-1921.
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In Constitutional Convention
Joshua Harper represented Knox county in the Constitu- tional Convention of 1847.
W. S. Gale was a member of the Constitutional Conven- tion of 1862.
Alfred M. Craig was a member of the Constitutional Con- vention of 1870.
George Candee Gale is a member of the present Constitu- tional Convention.
In the Legislature
At various times Knox county has been hitched up in Legislative districts with Fulton, Mercer, Warren and Hender- son counties, but since the last re-appointment it has been united with Fulton, and the district has been well satisfied. The changes in the number of the districts are due to the reap- portionments from time to time.
The following shows the Knox county men who have served in the Legislature :
Tenth General Assembly, 1836-1838-Peter Butler, repre- sented Warren, Knox and Henry counties ; William McMurtry from Knox in House.
Twelfth General Assembly, 1840-1842-Member of House, John Denny.
Thirteenth General Assembly, 1842-1844-Senator, Wil- liam McMurtry ; Member of House, Julius Manning.
Fourteenth General Assembly, 1844-1846-Senator, Wil- liam McMurtry ; Members of House, H. Hardie, Julius Man- ning.
Fifteenth General Assembly, 1846-1848-Senator, John Denny; Members of House, Ephriam Gilmore, Charles Hans- ford.
Sixteenth General Assembly, 1848-1850-President of Sen- ate, William McMurtry; 19th district Senator, John Denny ; 41st district, Member of House, Henry J. Runkel.
Seventeenth General Assembly, 1850-1852-President of Senate, Wm. McMurtry; 19th District Senator, John Denny ; 41st District, Member of House, Henry Arms.
Eighteenth General Assembly, 1852-1854-41st District, Member of House, Thomas McKee.
Nineteenth General Assembly, 1854-1856-58th District, Member of House, Samuel W. Brown, Knox.
Twentieth General Assembly, 1856-1858-58th District, member of House, David H. Frisbie.
Twenty-first General Assembly, 1858-1860-58th District, Member of House, Rufus W. Miles.
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Twenty-second General Assembly, 1860-1862-58th Dis- trict, Member of House, A. A. Smith.
Twenty-third General Assembly, 1862-1864-15th Dis- trict, Member of Senate, Albert C. Mason; 34th District, Men- ber of House, Joseph M. Holyoke.
Twenty-fourth General Assembly, 1864-1866-15th Dis- - trict, Member of Senate, Albert C. Mason; 34th District, Mem- ber of House, Joseph M. Holyoke.
Twenty-fifth General Assembly, 1866-1868-34th District, Member of House, John Gray.
Twenty-sixth General Assembly, 1868-1870-34th Dis- trict, Member of House, W. Selden Gale.
Twenty-seventh General Assembly, 1870-1872-15th Dis- trict, Member of Senate, Henry J. Vaughn; 68th District, Members of House, O. F. Price, Joseph F. Latimer, Patrick H. Sanford.
Twenty-eighth General Assembly, 1872-1874-22nd Dis- trict, Senator, Patrick H. Sanford; Member of House, Jacob S. Chambers.
Twenty-ninth General Assembly, 1874-1876-Senator, Patrick H. Sanford; Members of House, John H. Lewis, Curtis N. Harvey.
Thirtieth General Assembly, 1876-1878-Members of House, Alfred S. Curtis, Joseph F. Latimer, Abraham M. Brown.
Thirty-first General Assembly, 1878-1880-23rd District, Members of House, Rufus W. Miles, Joseph F. Latimer, John Sloan.
Thirty-second General Assembly, 1880-1882-22nd Dis- trict, Senator, August W. Berggren; Member of House, Hanni- bal P. Wood.
Thirty-third General Assembly, 1882-1884-22nd District, Senator, August W. Berggren; Members of House, A. S. Cur- tis, F. A. Willoughby.
Thirty-fourth General Assembly, 1884-1886-22nd Dis- trict, Senator, August W· Berggren; Member of House, Orrin P. Cooley.
Thirty-fifth General Assembly, 1886-1888-22nd District, Senator, August W. Berggren; Member of House, Orrin P. Cooley.
Thirtysixth General Assembly, 1888-1890-22nd District, Members of House, Orrin P. Cooley, George W. Prince, James W. Hunter.
Thirty-seventh General Assembly, 1890-1892-22nd Dis- trict, Members of House, James W. Hunter, George W. Prince.
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Thirty-eighth General Assembly, 1892-1894-22nd Dis- trict, Members of House, Jay L. Hastings, Frank Murdock.
Thirty-ninth General Assembly, 1894-1896-35th District, Member of House, Frank Murdock.
Fortieth General Assembly, 1896-1898-35th District, Member of House, Frank Murdock.
Forty-first General Assembly, 1898-1900-35th District, Senator, Leon A. Townsend; Member of House, Charles C. Craig.
Forty-second General Assembly, 1900-1902-35th District, Senator, Leon A. Townsend; Member of House, Charles C. Craig.
Forty-third General Assembly, 1902-1904-43rd District, Senator, Leon A. Townsend; Member of House, Wilfred Arn- old.
Forty-fourth General Assembly, 1904-1906-43rd District, Senator, Leon A. Townsend; Members of House, Wilfred Arn- old, Michael J. Daugherty.
Forty-fifth General Assembly, 1906-1908-43rd District, Senator, Charles F. Hurburgh ; Members of House, Edward J. King, Michael J. Daugherty.
Forty-sixth General Assembly, 1908-1910-43rd District Senator, Charles F. Hurburgh; Member of House, Edward J. King.
Forty-seventh General Assembly, 1910-1912-43rd District, Senator, Charles F. Hurburgh; Member of House, Edward J. King.
Forty-eighth General Assembly, 1912-1914-43rd Dis- trict, Senator, Charles F. Hurburgh ; Members of House, Ed- ward J. King, W. B. Elliott.
Forty-ninth General Assembly, 1914-1916-43rd District, Members of House, Owen B. West, James E. Davis.
Fiftieth General Assembly, 1916-1918-43rd District, Members of House, Owen B. West, James E. Davis.
Fifty-first General Assembly, 1918-1920-43rd District, Members of House, A. O. Lindstrum, O. B. West.
On State Commissions
The following are serving at the present time by appoint ment of General Lowden as members of State commissions : Joven On Tax Commission-Charles C. Craig.
On Industrial Commission-Omer N. Custer.
As Ambassador
Col. Clark E. Carr, deceased, served as ambassador tc Denmark during the term of President Harrison.
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On Supreme Bench
Knox county has given three judges to the Supreme Court of Illinois as follows :
Charles B. Lawrence, June, 1864 to June, 1873.
Alfred M. Craig, June, 1873 to June, 1900.
Charles C. Craig, October, 1913 to June, 1918.
On Circuit Bench
The record in Circuit Court Judges follows, going back to 1873 :
Eighth Circuit, Created in 1873-Arthur A. Smith elected in 1873.
Tenth Circuit, Created in 1877-Arthur A. Smith, re- elected June 16, 1879 ; re-elected June 1, 1885; re-elected June 1, 1891 ; resigned Nov. 15, 1894.
Ninth Circuit, Created in 1897-George W. Thompson, elected June 18, 1897; re-elected in 1903, 1909, 1915; still on bench.
Judge Thompson also served for years as a member of the Appellate benches of the Second and Third Districts.
Mention of Others
Among the early Lieutenant-Governors of Illinois was William McMurtry, and he in this capacity served the Senate as its president during the Thirteenth and Fourteenth General Assemblies.
In addition to serving his district as State Senator, A. W. Berggren was for a number of years warden of the State peni- tentiary at Joliet.
Leon A. Townsend, for two terms State Senator, was ap- pointed United States Marshal.
Moses O. Williamson, now president of the Peoples' Trust and Savings Bank, Galesburg, was elected State Treasurer and served one term.
Many other Knox county men have served on various State boards.
Banking in Knox County
The first regular bank in Knox county was a private one founded by Cornelius Runkle in Knoxville, with himself as president and John Babbington as cashier. In 1863, the bank was nationalized. Since that day there has been a great de- velopment, until at the present time there are twenty-three banks in the county, including all three types, National, State and private, representing a capitalization of several millions
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and a large total of deposits. These institutions all appear to be substantial and well established. In addition there are in Galesburg four Homestead and Loan Associations, repre- senting a large investment.
Agricultural Developments
The agricultural development of the county was accel- erated by the inventive genius of its citizens. H. H. May turned out the first steel mould board plow. George W. Brown invented the corn planter. The first threshing machine put in an appearnce in 1842 and the first reaper in 1847. In close succession came other implements down to the present time that made production and farming on a large scale possible.
Farm Statistics
The following statistics relate to the farms of the county :
Number of farms in county in 1900
3,086
Number of farms in county in 1910
2,863
Farm area
455,040 acres
Under cultivation
424,381 acres
Land in farms in 1910
432,349 acres
Value in 1910
$60,776,744
Value in 1900
$31,164,616
Operated by owners in 1910
1,518
Operated by owners in 1900
.1,756
Tenants, 1910 1,294 I
Tenants, 1900
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Since 1910 the value of land in the county has materially increased. Agriculture is by all odds the largest single interest in Knox county.
During the last few years there has been a marked change in farm methods, equipment and facilities. The tractor is now finding its place among the implements. The telephone. is found in most farm homes and in many there are now electric appliances. Modern treatment of soils to increase and pre- serve fertility is being employed. In years past, farmers had their granges and other organizations and their institutes. The most important agency for promoting crop increases and farm interests is the County Farm Bureau, having the support of the National and State governments as well as of the mem- bership. The Knox County Farm Bureau, which was organ- ized February 28, 1918, now has a membership of 1936, and is one of the strongest in the State .. The fee of ten dollars a year for each member provides ample funds for a large work. A central office is maintained in Galesburg. The officers of this Bureau follow :
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President-Henry C. Gehring, Altona Vice President-W. B. Elliott, Williamsfield. Secretary-Ray M. Arnold, Galesburg. Treasurer-George A. Charles, Knoxville·
Advisory Council-Oliver Nelson, Altona; C. B. Griffith, Galesburg; Elias Hughs, Maquon; E. U. Shumacher, Hermon ; Frank Gamel, Rio; M. F. Shea, Henderson; Geo. Bond, Abing- don; C. M. C. Brown, Oneida; Winn Wilmot, Wataga; Marion Shives, Yates City ; H. S. Breece, Knoxville; Ed. Moon, Wil- liamsfield; Willim Beals, Altona; Ben Bjorling, Victoria; Ed Taylor, Rapatee; John Stevens, Gilson.
Executive Committee-H. C. Gehring, Altona; W. B. El- liott, Williamfsield, Ray M. Arnold, Galesburg; Geo. A. Charles, Knoxville; C. E. Hartsook, Maquon; J. Harry Shu- maker, Abingdon ; Willard Miller, Rio; William Beals, Altona ; Chas· M. Hunter, Abingdon.
Farm Advisor-E. M. D. Bracker.
Associate Farm Adviser-Floyd R. Marchant.
Associate Farm Adviser-Ralph E. Arnett.
This bureau is linked up with the State and National bureaus and is a thoroughly efficient organization, whose work through bulletins, community meetings and institutes, reaches every part of the county.
The County Officers
The list of county officers serving at present follows :
County Judge Walter C. Frank Dec. 1922
County Clerk Frank L. Adams Dec. 1922
Clerk of Circuit Court
Chas. H. Westerberg. Dec. 1920
State's Attorney
Addison J. Boutelle. Dec. 1920
James T. Wheeler Dec. 1922 Sheriff
County Treasurer Herbert N. Bloomquist Dec. 1922
County Supt. of Schools
Walter F. Boyes Aug. 1923
Coroner Geo. S. Bower Dec. 1920
County Surveyor
Arthur L. Richey Dec. 1920
County Supt. of Highways __ Arthur L. Richey __ Mar. 17, 1926
Since the foregoing was written, those whose terms ex- pired in 1920, were re-elected for a four years term.
The Present Board
Of the present Board of Supervisors, 1920, C. H. Upp is chairman. The personnel follows :
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Willard Tinkham
A. C. Harvey
Lew E. Wallace
Geo. H. Burgland
J. G. W. Dopp
E. R. Everett A. V. Rowe
N. L. Ewing
C. E. Bowles
Fred I. Taylor
James Gaines
Andrew Hawkinson
Milton Deatherage
E. U. Shumaker O. L. McElwain Clarence R. Lacy
Arthur H. Pearson
J. E. Williamson J. J. Clearwater
H. I. Epley
C. H. Upp
Arthur J. Berry
Robert Gibbs
John A. Johnson
W. E. West
O. W. Farwell
Chester H. Pulver
Frank Peterson
A. L. Appell
Township Officers
TOWN CLERKS:
Elected April 6th, 1920. Term Expires April, 1922
Name
W. H. Clark
R. Y. Campbell
John Vedell
Reuben R. Fields W. A. Brown Seaton Moon
Earl Bowman Harry Woolsey
Towns
Indian Point
Cedar
Galesburg
Galesburg City
Galesburg City
Galesburg City Galesburg City
Galesburg City Galesburg City
Galesburg City Galesburg City
Galesburg City Henderson
Rio
Chestnut
Orange
Knox
Knox
Sparta
Ontario
Maquon
Haw Creek
Persifer
Copley.
Salem
Elba
Truro
Victoria Lynn
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Indian Point
Cedar
Galesburg
Henderson Rio
Chestnut
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Following is a list of the present township officers, 1920,
furnished by the county clerk :
Orange Knox
Supervisors
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O. L. Erickson
C. V. Conyers
P. C. Lafferty
Dan McQueen
R. W. Brown
Edson Bowman
Frank E. Welsh
W. H. Ray
Leslie Haxton
W. L. Boutelle
ASSESSORS :
Elected April 6, 1920, for Term Jan. 1, 1921 to Dec. 31, 1922
Assessor
G. L. Hagan
W. H. Robinson
Sander Anderson
.C. J. Shepard
M. A. Almgreen
Frank Sampson
Robert Sumner
W. H. Cronoble William Masters
C. A. Peterson
Frank Booth
C. L. Dossett
E. W. Farquer Thomas Hobbs
N. H. Nelson
B. B. Lawrence
B. L. Baird
S. M. Parker
W. S. Moak
Steve Milliken
COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHWAYS:
Elected April 6, 1920-Terms Expire April, 1922
Town
Indian Point
Cedar
Galesburg
Jno. McCracken _George Swedlund
Sparta
Ontario
Haw Creek Maquon
Persifer
Walnut Grove Copley
Salem
Elba
Victoria Truro
Lynn
City of Galesburg
(Ex-Officio)
Town
Cedar
Galesburg
City of Calesburg
Rio
Knox
Sparta
Ontario
Maquon
Haw Creek
Persifer
Copley
Salem
Elba
Truro
Victoria Lynn
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S. Harry Johnson
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Cimmissioners
Isaac T. Perry
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A. E. Watters 1 1
Arthur Robertson Rio
Chestnut I 1
Mason Headley
Orange
Earnest Thurman
Knox W. H. Steck 1 1
Sparta F
O. S. Olson
Ontario 1
_Gust Peterson 3
Maquon
1 N. H. McGirr
Haw Creek
W. J. Kinser
Persifer
R. C. Folger
Copley
F. E. Johnson
Walnut Grove
Gust Bjorling
Salem
R. C. Jones
Elba
T. E. Straub
Truro
W. H. Machin
Victoria
J. A. Sandquist
Lynn
George Jones
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE :
Term Expires First Monday in May, 1921
Town
Name
Indian Point
W. H. Clark, S. Gray
Cedar
G. A. Hickman, B. O. Baird
Galesburg
City of Galesburg Robert J. Walberg
S. M. Meadows, A. B. Pierson, John C. Kost
W. B. Nelson Henderson
Rio __ B. E. Frankenburger, F. M. Epperson
Chestnut A. F. Bjorklund
Orange W. H. Wiley, H. H. Holsinger
Knox
A. E. Lucas, William Norris
Sparta
S. R. Parkinson
Ontario E. C. Hannam
Maquon J. H. Farquer, M. H. Taylor
Haw Creek H. E. Snell, John Housh
Persifer E. J. Steffen, W. H. Montgomery
Copley P. A. McDowell
Walnut Grove
Oscar McGrew
Salem
W. H. Nash
Elba
Truro John Mackie, H. R. Kinson
Victoria George W. Coleman
Lynn L. E. Gibbs, A. L. Appell
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CONSTABLES :
Terms Expire First Monday in May, 1921
Town
Name
Indian Point S. D. Lomax
Cedar C. M. Hughbanks, A. W. Bolon
Galesburg E. A. Woods
City of Galesburg ____ W. G. Kinney, George
Rodecker, Joshua Davis, John W· Starnes Henderson Victor Peterson, Wm. Erickson Rio
Claus Malmberg, Robert Willett
Orange
W. H. Woolsey
Knox Geo. W. Witherell, Andrew Spencer
Sparta Wm. Sandeen, G. L. Newberg
Village of Wataga C. G. Bangston
Ontario Mack Foster, S. J. Cox
Maquon. T. U. Walters, L. B. Hughbanks
Haw Creek
John Housh
Persifer Edward Smith
Copley
John Harpman
Walnut Grove O. W. Peterson
Salem P. A. Taylor, Elmer Corbet
Truro B. F. Speer, E. J. Gray
Victoria D. W. Suydam
F. W. Quick, Steve Milliken Lynn
POLICE MAGISTRATES:
City or Village
Name
Abingdon
F. W. McClure
City of Galesburg
Henderson
H. C. Davison
East Galesburg
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1 Martin Gehring
Maquon
Adam Kinser
Knoxville
Wm. H. Dredge
Williamsfield
J. M. Griffin
Yates City
T. J. Kightlinger
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EARLY SETTLEMENTS By Fannie Wright Bliss
In 1827 four sturdy young men from Sangamon county made a tour through this part of Illinois in search of honey, as large trees often containing a barrel of it frequently were found by bee hunters. They pushed ahead until two well filled trees were found in the timber afterwards known as Hender- son Grove of Knox County. They camped for one week on
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what is now the line between Knox and Warren counties, but met no other person. These were the first white men to cross the prairies of our county of whom we have knowledge. Two of them, Mr. Gaddial Scott and Mr. Andrew Olson, subse- quently returned here to live.
In the following year, 1828, a number of families came to this county to found homes, all settling in what became Hen- derson township. Daniel Robertson was the first permanent settler of the county. In this group were many family names familiar to us because of their descendants, therefore they are mentioned : Robertson, Mathews, Gumm, Pennington, Osborn, Nance, Coy, Fraker, Greenwell, Sheldon, Voiles, Vaughn, Rey- nolds, McKee.
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