Combined history of Randolph, Monroe and Perry counties, Illinois . With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers, Part 92

Author: McDonough, J.L., & Co., Philadelphia
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.L. McDonough & Co
Number of Pages: 578


USA > Illinois > Perry County > Combined history of Randolph, Monroe and Perry counties, Illinois . With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers > Part 92
USA > Illinois > Randolph County > Combined history of Randolph, Monroe and Perry counties, Illinois . With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers > Part 92
USA > Illinois > Monroe County > Combined history of Randolph, Monroe and Perry counties, Illinois . With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers > Part 92


Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).


Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93 | Part 94 | Part 95 | Part 96 | Part 97 | Part 98 | Part 99 | Part 100 | Part 101 | Part 102 | Part 103 | Part 104 | Part 105 | Part 106 | Part 107 | Part 108 | Part 109 | Part 110 | Part 111 | Part 112 | Part 113 | Part 114 | Part 115 | Part 116 | Part 117 | Part 118 | Part 119 | Part 120 | Part 121


The first marriage ceremony was performed at the house of James Patterson in 1820 The contracting parties were William Sterret and a daughter of Mr. Patterson. In the same year was recorded the first death, the person being a little daughter of William Chambers. She was buried in section eight, on the land then occupied by Ebenezer Alex- ander. He subsequently laid off the ground for a cemetery, and it is now known as the Bethel burial ground. The first school was taught by a man of the name of Moore in the summer of 1820. The school-house was situated in


section sixth, about a mile south of Sparta. It was originally built for a dwelling by one of the early settlers, but had been abandoned. It was a little log cabin, with puncheon floor, and the lighting was obtained through the cracks between the logs. It then required about six miles square to constitute a sufficient number of children to form a school. Among the early justices of the peace were Arthur Parks and Robert Clark. The first practicing physician was Dr. Jernigan, who then resided near Georgetown. Joseph Fernan was the first physician to locate here. This was in 1829. He remained here until his death which occurred in 1861. A post office was established in 1822, and was situated in section six, about a mile south of Sparta. William Gordon was the post master. The major part of the subsequent history will be found in the


CITY OF SPARTA.


The first upon the ground of this beautiful city was James McClurken, a sketch of whom has already been given in this chapter. In 1826, he sold twenty acres to John Armour who erected a small log house, situated on what is now the southwest corner of St. Louis and Main streets. It is yet standing with a frame addition attached. It is now weatherboarded and is occupied for a dwelling by A. J. Donaldson. A year or two later Mr. Armour erected a mill near his premises, and about the same time, Robert G. Shannon moved his store of goods from the south part of section six, to this point. This formed the nucleus of the embryo village. In 1829, Mr. Armour conceived the idea of establishing a town. He therefore laid off his land into town lots and offered them for sale. The streets were named Main, Second and Cross streets, and the number of loti was seventy-two. The first lot sold was purchased by Samuel Hill for the sum of four dollars. Mr. Shannon had the honor of naming the town. and he gave it the name of Columbus. This it bore until late in 1839. The history of its change is briefly as follows: The post office was called Shannon's store, and the town being of one name and the post office another, made it very inconvenient to the citizens. A meeting of the people was therefore called to take into consideration the re-naming of the town. They met at the MeDill hotel, and at the suggestion of James Morrow the name of Sparta was adopted, which was subse- quently sanctioned by legislative enactment. The name of the post office was changed a few months later. The mill constructed by Armour was the first in the precinct. It was worked with a sweep, and required four horses or oxen to propel it. It was in successful operation for several years. Shannon's store was a small log house situated on Main street, just west of the brick building now standing with the sign of J. R. Shannon. William H. MeDill constructed and kept the first hotel. This was in 1833. The house was a two story frame, situated on Main street, lot one, Armour's survey. It is yet standing. Just east of it was laid out a public square. Let the reader imagine if he can a public square, thirty by sixty feet in dimensions, for that was its size. Until within the last year or so it has been open to the commons. Robert Pollock was one of the first business men of Sparta. In about 1830, he established a


387


HISTORY OF RANDOLPH, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


tannery in the town, and conducted a butcher shop. Ilis son, J. T., in later days became a prominent physician in the town. The first brick house was erected in 1830 by Robt. G. Shannon for a store house. It is situated on the north side of Main street, and a little cast of St. Louis street. It is now occupied as a dwelling by II. J. Wilson. In the same year, Thornbill Ballard established a black- smith shop on Main street, on the premises now occupied by the Reverend MeNary. Ballard afterwards moved to Washington county, where he died. Alexander Campbell established the first carpenter shop in the same year. Several dwelling-houses were erected about this time, and the little town received quite au impetus in the way of improvement. In 1833, James McClurken built a cotton gin, and a few years later he erected a steam grist and saw mill, which was the first in this part of the country. These gave an additional importance to the commercial interests of the place, and other substantial improvements soon fol- lowed. About this time-1839-the Columbus Herald was established by James Morrow. This was an important auxiliary toward improving the town. In 1840, an academy of learning was instituted with considerable show of success. The building is yet standing at the west end of Broadway, and is now utillized for a dwelling. In the same year, James McClurken erected an oil mill for the manufacture of castor oil. This industry formed an impor- tant item in the commerce of Sparta for many years.


At this writing the city is in a prosperous condition, and contains nearly 2,000 inhabitants. This article would be incomplete without mentioning the reputation that Sparta and the town of Eden gained in the time of the agitation of the slavery questiou. Indeed, these two towns formed the grand depot of the system known as the " Underground railway." After crossing the Mississippi the objective point of the escap- ing slave was one of these towns. They were then secreted and as soon as practicable conveyed from point to point in the night time to the dominions of Canada. The route was to Chicago, via Alton. After the Illinois Central Railroad was constructed they were conveyed to Centralia, thenee north. Hundreds were thus removed beyond the recovery of their owners. This system prevailed until after the con- mencement of the Civil War.


Incorporation .- The town was incorporated in 1837, with the following first officers: Dr. Joseph Farnan, Lawson Murphy, John A. Wilson, James A. Foster and John W. Slade constituted the Board of Trustees. In 1859 the town obtained a city charter, and the following named persons were elected the first city officers: Mayor. John A. Wilson ; Alderman-First ward : Robert Gammell and John Watson ; Second ward : Matthew McClurken and Hugh Kirkpatrick; Third ward, J. F. McCandless and John W. McCormack ; Fourth ward, Robert J. Harmer and Samuel Niel; Street Commissioner, James Laughlin; Treasurer, Joseph MeHenry ; Assessor, II. C. McCormack. The present ofli- cers are Mayor, S. Lovejoy Taylor; Allermen, William Blakemere, T. A. R. Orr, T. HI Finley, John Watson, W. D. U. Eiker and Charles Stamm ; Clerk, Benjamin J. Klene ; City Attorney, R. J. Goddard ; Police Magistrate, A. N. Sprague ;


Marshall, John Meyer ; Street Commissioner, T. A. R. Orr; Treasurer, William M. Brown.


PRESENT BUSINESS, ETC.


Union and Sparta Steam Flouring Mills -These are among the leading industries of the city, and have really a national reputation. The firm is styled Gordon, Barker & Co. The Uniou Mill is located on the north side of East Broadway, and was established in 1857 by what was known as the Union Mill Co. It has been under the present man- agement since 1866. The building is a brick structure, four stories high and attic. The main building is 50x70 feet. There is also a bran room and office-two stories-and 18x 50 feet. The engine and boiler room, one story, 24x50 feet. There is also a ware room attachment, frame, 30x50 feet and two stories high. A side track extending to the rail- road is one of the conveniences of the mill. The estimated value of capital invested is $30 000. It has the capacity of manufacturing three hundred barrels of flour in twenty-four hours, containing six runs of stone and four sets of rolls. It was the first mill in the country to adopt the patent process of manufacturing flour. Its present favorite brand is the "Gazelle." The annual value of manufactured produet is about $300,000. Shipments are made both South and East. Thirty-six men are given employment by this firm.


The Sparta Mill is situated on Jackson street, in the south part of the city. It is a brick building, four stories high. The main building is forty feet square, with engine and boiler room 24x40 feet, and warehouse of the same dimen- sions. A side track or switch leads to the mill. The mill was constructed in 1852 by the Sparta Mill Co., and has been under the present management since its establishment. The capital invested is 825,000. It contains five run of burrs, two sets of rolls, and has the capacity of grinding 150 barrels of flour daily. Value of manufactured product $200,000 annually. Its fine braud of flour is entitled Teu- broke. The machinery is driven by an 80-horse power engine.


Engle Flouring Mills, owned and operated by J. C. Boyle. They were established by Mr. Boyle in 1870, and are locat- ed on the corner of Washington and Church streets. The capital invested is about 830,000. The building is a fine briek structure, four stories and basement. The entire building covers 4132 square feet of ground. It has six run of burrs and three sets of rolls, and has the capacity of manufacturing 150 barrels of flour per day. The annual value of manufactured product is estimated at $200,000, which is shipped mainly to New York and New Orleans. The business furnishes its own barrels for shipment, and in all employs twenty-five men. Its favorite brand of flour is the " Early Riser." At the Millers' Exhibition, in Cin- cinnati, a few years ago, this brand of flour took the medal of the world.


Sparta Woolen Factory .- This industry was established by James McClurken in 1851-2, and was located on the corner of Market and Jackson streets, in the south part of the town. In 1853, Thomas, a son of the above, bought out the business and conducted it until 1861. when it passed


388


HISTORY OF RANDOLPH, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


into the hands of the present proprietor, Matthew McClur- ken. The business was conducted in the old building until 1879, when Mr. McClurken purchased the factory of Kirk- wood & Co., on South St. Louis street, and moved his ma- chinery, etc, over there, where he is now operating. The building is a two story brick, 54x74 feet, besides an engine- room and dye honse 30x64 feet. The capital invested is estimated at $15,000. The factory is what is known as a " two-set " mill, with ten looms. The value of manufac- tured product is from $50,000 to $75,000 annually. Twenty persons are given employment by this industry.


Sparta Plow Works were established in 1857, by F. R. Crothers, and situated on Broadway between McMillan and Vine streets. It is a brick building, the front being two stories high, and 32 by 60 feet on the ground. Two one- story buildings extend back, with an alley between, and are 26 by 80 ftet. The capital invested is $25,000, and 1,200 plows and 200 harrows are manufactured in one year. They are mainly sold in Southern Illinois. Eight men are employed in the works.


Plow Manufactory, A. A. Burlingame, proprietor. Mr. Burlingame established in Eden in 1844, in the manufac- ture of wagons, and merged into the plow business in 1859. He moved his works to Sparta in 1866, and located on Jackson street, between McMillan and Vine streets. The building is a two-story frame structure, and with the entire belongings covers 4420 square feet of ground. It is exclu- sively engaged in the manufacture of plows and harrows, and gives employment to nine men. The annual value of manufactured product is about $12,000.


Stirrup Factory .- This industry was established by Hynd man Brothers in the spring of 1882, and is situated on the north side of East Broadway, near the Union Flouring Mills. The building is a frame 24 by 48 feet in dimen- sions, besides an engine-room 16 feet square. It has a capa- city of manufacturing 200 dozen pairs of stirrups per week. From seven to ten men are given employment. The ship- ments are mostly made to the State of Texas. Its estima- ted annual value of product is $5,000.


Brick Yard, Samuel Burns, proprietor. This is located in East Broadway, opposite the Union Mills. It was established in the spring of 1882, with one kiln and a capa- city of turning out 200,000 bricks per year.


Coal Fields .- One of the most important industries of Sparta and vicinity is the mining of coal. There are three principal shafts : Boyd's, Dobbins', and Roseborough's. At present the coal is raised by horse power, though the inten- tion is to soon operate them by steam power. These shafts are respectively 90, 160, and 25 feet in depth. The coal- bed roof is black slate or " cannel," with occasionally sand- stone or lime-stone. The floor is fire clay, while the depth of vein is about 6 feet, and the quality of coal is the best in the state. The most extensively worked mine is that of R. H. Roseborough, situated in section 22, a few miles south- east of the town. Thirty men are employed, and from 80 to 100 tons of coal is raised daily. The first coal was obtained by drifting into the hillside, the coal cropping out at some points in the hills south of town.


Bank .- Borders & Boyle, proprietors. This was estab- lished in 1877, and located on the south side of Broadway. It has a cash capital of $20,000, and is well prepared in every way to do a safe banking business. It has a fire proof vault, and MeNeal & Urran's fire and burglar proof safe.


The School Building is situated in the north part of town, bounded on the south and west by Main and St. Louis streets. It is a fine brick building three stories in height, and 63 by 83 feet on the ground. The play grounds are commodious and well adorned with shade trees. The school is divided into eight grades ; four primary, three intermedi- ate and a grammar and high school department. Fourteen teachers are employed, and there is a maximum of attend- ance of about 650 pupils.


Broadway Hotel .- The city contains but one hotel at this writing, and it is one of the best buildings in the town. It was crected by a stock company in 1867, at a cost of $15,000. It is located on the southwest corner of Broadway and St. Louis streets. It is three stories, brick, and a store base- ment, and has the capacity of accommodating seventy-five guests. G. W. Royce is the present efficient landlord.


The Illinois National Guards were organized in Dec. 1879, as company F. of the 11th regiment, but was sub- sequently changed to company C., 9th regiment. The first officers were, Captain G. B. McDonald; 1st lieut., H. C. MeDill; 2nd lieut., W. E. McConachie; 1st sergt., C. C. Hyndman ; 2nd sergt., C. W. Miller ; 3rd sergt., R. L. Gaines ; 4th sergt., Thurston Taggart ; 5th sergt., James Hartley ; 1st corpl., J. F. Miller ; 2nd corpl , S. M. Frazier ; 3rd corpl., T. W. Hill; 4th corpl , James A. Ennis. The company, when organized, had 47 members, and at this writing has 59. They are fully uniformed, and among the best drilled in the state.


MERCANTILE HOUSES AND TRADE.


Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc .- James Bottom, Sproul Brothers, J. & R. Hood, James H. Taylor.


Dry Goods .- Watson & Son, Daniel Burnett, Joseph McHenry.


Clothing Stores .- William C. Barnett, Mrs. John Temple.


Groceries and Hardware .- William Brown, J. C. Perkins, James H. Sherrard, W. J. Lyle, Chas. Stamm, Thomas N. McCormack, Wm. H. Frazier, Jno. R. Allen, Stevenson & Beattie, Borneman & Klene, G. W. Williams.


Hardware and Stoves .- Hamilton & Co.


Baker and Confectioner .- John A. Holdoway.


Furniture Dealers .- Taylor Bros., William McLaughlin, Eiker Brothers.


Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry .- A. B. Clifton, Joseph Victor.


Agricultural Implements -Hamilton & Co., Burnett & Sproul, M. E. Foster, Dickey & Bro., Daniel Morrison, Chas. Oliver.


Drugs and Medicines .- N. R. Gordon, Eugene Grinslet, J. and S. Alexander.


Books and Stationery .- James D. Watson, Chas. Gardner, William Chambers.


Shoe Stores .- William Anderson, George Graham, James F. Hanson.


389


HISTORY OF RANDOLPH, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


Merchant Tailor .- Chas. Stamm.


Tailor .- Henry Smith.


Milliners .- Misses A. & E. Gibson, Misses MeFarland & McHenry, Miss Clara Brown, Mrs. H. Wolfington, Miss Jennie MeDill.


Dress Makers .- Misses McClurken, Miss Nancy Tenant, Miss L. Anderson, Misses Lattimore, Mrs. J. Patterson, and the Misses Calvin.


Boot and Shoemaker .- William Telfert.


Blacksmiths' Shops .- McCormack & Son, Elias Perkins, William Little, Miller & Bro , C. & J. Levinston.


Harness and Saddlery .- James B. Jordon, John T. Clen- denin, Samuel Neil.


Physicians .- H. R. Guthrie, D. S. Booth, C. M. Babcock, S. R. Roynton, N. R. Gordon, J. W. Weir, L. Burgess, I. J. Sanders.


Dentist -J. C. Simpson.


Photographers .- Louis Huebschman, John W. Minner.


Livery and Feed Stables .- J. A Miller & Co , J. S. Foster. Stock Dealers and Shippers .- Fred Leiner, William Ros. borough.


Musical Instruments .- J. C. Bratney, J. W. Minner.


Meat Markets .- Leiner Bros., Robert Sinelair, J. Snyder.


Barbers .- Samuel W. Hunter, Geo. P. Taylor, Carter Jackson.


Lumber Dealers .- Dickey & Brother.


Carpenters und Builders .- L Pyles, Robt. H. Rogers, Robt. C. Wylie, Hugh Clark, Albert H. Hawthorn, Peter Ireland, Jacob Lehnheir.


Painters and Glaziers .- Campbell & Son, W. C. Orr.


Stone Masons .- James Watson, Thomas Lonigan.


Bricklayers .- William Skelly, S. W. Skelly, Joseph Lattimore.


Postmaster .- James D. Watson.


There are also seven churches in the eity : Reformed Presbyterian, United Presbyterian, Presbyterian proper, New Light Covenanters, two MI. E. churches-white and colored-and the Baptist. All have comfortable houses of worship.


The city lies on a rolling piece of ground, and is well supplied with good side walks, and excellent kept streets. In the south part of the town is what is called " Brick Town." This was laid off by William Rosborough several years ago, and he will not sell a lot to any one unless he will obligate himself to build a good briek house. The result i, that this part of the town is one of the finest parts of th city.


SOCIETIES.


Hope Lodge, No. 162, A. F. and A. M , was chartered Oct. 3, 1855, with seven charter members. The present membership is 53. The lodge is in good condition finan- cially, owing one half of the present lodge-room. It meets in Masonic hall every Friday night, on or before the full of the moon in each month.


Staley Chapter, No. 103, R A. M, was chartered Oct. 5, 1866, having fourteen members. Present membership is 48.


It is in excellent condition financially, its assets being valued at $1 200.


Sparta Lodge, No. 52, I. O. O. F., received its charter, July 25, 1849, having five members. The present member- ship is 35. Meets at Dickey's hall every Tuesday evening. The lodge has $1.100 in the treasury, besides regalia and furniture estimated at $300.


There are two colored lodges, the-Herman Lodge, No. 21, A. F. and A. M., was organized June 21, 1875, with 31 members. The present membership is 19.


Stephen Lodge, No. 1 B. and F., was established June 12, with 19 charter members. The present membership is 12.


EDEN


is a departed glory. It is situated on a high eminence of ground in section five, a mile southeast of Sparta Samuel Wylie located here in 1822. He soon afterwards established a church of the Reformed Presbyterian denomination. The little community grew and prospered, and in 1837, he and his brother Adam laid out the town into village lots and called it " Eden," on account of its beautiful situation. It subsequently became the chief manufacturing town in this part of Randolph county. At this writing it contains a population of only about 150 inhabitants, about one half colored. The only business is one store, Richard Watt, proprietor, two blacksmith shops, owned and operated by Milton Dickey and James Gaston.


RANDOLPH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL BOARD.


This was established in 1852 by the enterprising farmers of Flat Prairie. Early in the above year Messrs. Addison, Crawford, Craig, Robertson, Brown, Beattie, and a few others conceived the idea of establishing a fair association at Sparta. They met, and Robert Brown was chosen presi- dent, Jacob B. Beattie, treasurer, and William Addison, secretary. The first fair was held the third Wednesday in October, 1852, on the farm of James Craig, two or three miles northeast of town. The second fair was held at the same place, and the third on the farm of William Robert- son, near the place of the above. In 1855, the citizens of Sparta joined hands with those of Flat Prairie, and Mr. Matthew MeClurken kindly gave, free, the use of his grove a little south of the business part of the town, for the bene- fit of the association for five years. Three successive fairs were held on the ground, when the Executive Board pur- chased ten aeres of land iu section 12, about one half mile south of the city. About 1870, the association added five acres to the original purchase, and has enlarged the track to nearly one half mile. The grounds are enclosed with a good fence, and contain all the buildings convenient for conduct- ing a successful display of all the products presented to the average county fuir. Fine shade trees adorn the ground, and the water privileges are all that could be desired. There are 137 excellent stalls, and other conveniences in keeping with the grounds. The present officers are : Presi- dent, E. B. McGuire ; Secretary, John G. Taylor ; Treasurer, C. C Hyndman ; Gen. Supt., R. R. Burns ; Chief Marshal, A. K. Glenn ; Executive Com., W. C. Gordon William Hood, R. R. Burns, John Anderson, and John Roscow.


BIOGRAPHIES.


A. & Derrich.


WAS boru June 7th, 1820, in Mifflinsburg, Union county, Pennsylvania. His ancestors, paternal and maternal, were Germans, and some of them emigrated from the Father- land and settled in the eastern part of Pennsylvania in an early day. His mother's maiden name was Gutelins. He was left an orphan when quite young. An uncle, John P. Gutelins, became his guardian and in his home he became an inmate. After acquiring ao academical education he entered a printing office as an apprentice. After gaining some proficiency as a typo he went to Columbus, Ohio, where he engaged his services to Samuel Medary, the editor of the Ohio Statesman. In 1839, he met James Morrow and his son Samuel (who is now a clergyman in Albany, N. Y.) who were on their way to Columbus, now the city of Sparta, Illinois, with a press and materials of a printing office, to commence the publication of a newspaper at that place. He accompanied them to their destination, where he has ever since resided. In May, 1840, he purchased the office and engaged in journalism. Finding it unprofitable he dis- continned it in 1841. In May, 1842, he married Elizabeth Jane Shannon, daughter of Robert G. Shannon, one of the leading merchants of Sparta. She died in 1849. He spent the winter following in Alabama and Mississippi. In No- vember, 1850, he was elected a member of the State Legis- lature from Randolph county, and in 1852, he was elected State Senator without opposition, being engaged in mer- cantile pursuits in which he had embarked the same year and 390


in which he had continued until 1869, during which time much attention was given public affairs. In 1858, he was again elected to represent Randolph county in the Legisla- ture. Until 1861, be acted with the Demoeratie party, but was not in full sympathy with all of its measures. As a legislator he was active and vigilant. A great friend of education he aided the cause and was chairman of the com- mittee on education when the first free school law of Illinois was enacted. In May, 1861, he volunteered in the canse of the Union, in the 22d Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, and was elected captain of a company raised in and around Sparta. Other positions were tendered him, but failing health compelled his resignation. In May, 1863, he was ap- pointed Commissioner of the Board of Enrollment for the 12th Congression il Distriet of Illinois, a position he re- signed in December, 1864. In March, 1869, he was appointed Internal Revenue Collector for his district. The duties of this position he filled with marked ability, collecting a larger per cent. of the revenues during the time of his incumbency than had ever been collected in the same time before. In 1873 he resigned. He was appointed a member of the Board of Trustee of the Illinois Southern Hospital of the Insane in 1877, a position he held until 1882, when he re- signed. In every position he has ever held he has been earnest, faithful and honest. He stands deservedly high in the estimation of his party. His portrait, herewith pre- sented, is from a likeness which was taken when he was a member of the State Senate.




Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.