Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume 2, Part 69

Author: Dyson, Howard F., 1870- History of Schuyler County. 4n
Publication date: 1908
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1126

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In Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Mr. Glaudon married Delilah Bannister, who preceded him to the other world about sevon weeks before his own death, or June 3, 1906. This couple jour- neyed together in great harmony, and it was con- sidered providential that their exit from the stage of affairs left neither dosolate for long. They were the parents of four children : Belinda J .. wife of Sammel McKelvin, a farmer of the vicinity of Lincoln, Neb. ; James W .. on the old home farm: Alice, wife of John C. Fowler, rep- resented elsewhere in this work ; and Edgar D> .. a telephone manager of the plant at Pittsfield, I].

GLASS, David H .- Many of the superior com- pensations which lie in wait for the capable and learned exponent of legal science have fallen to the lot of David II. Glass, whose professional association with Rushville dates from ists, Mr. Glass was born on a farm in Ripley Comity. Ind .. in 155-4, a son of John and Ann (Major, Glass. the former a native of Washington County, P'a .. and the latter born in County Waterford, Ire-

land. Craving a broader life than that prom- ised as an agricultorist, Mr. Glass devised means of securing the necessary higher education, and from the public schools of Crawfordsville entered Warash College, lind. Ile came to Illinois in 1571 and began the study of law, entering the Jaw department of the University of Iowa, at lowa city. from which he took his degree in IST. Upm locating in Rushvine m INTS he be- came the partner of S. B. Monte unery, an asso- cuttion amicaoly and profitatny continued for nearly twenty years, until the removal of his further to Quines, Ill. Since then he has con- aurted an independent practice, and has been connected, on one sale or the owner, with many of the important suits which have come up for adjustment in the city and county.

For years Mr. Glass has been active in connee- tion with Democratie polities, his hrst office be- ing that of State's Attorney, to which he was elected in 1894, and in which he served three trine. In 1901 he was elected Mayor of Rush- vine, and his administration resulted in many improvements in the municipal government, lle is a member of the Masonie fraternity. Decem- Iwr 21. 1SSI, occurred the marriage of Mr. Glass to Sarah G. Worthington, of Rushville, and of this union there have been born two children, Huth W. and Charles, the latter now being de- cored. To his professional practice Mr. Glass brings the combination of taet, ripe experience and unswerving integrity, and as such he is highly hovored in a community which has prof- ited by more than quarter of a century of his citizenship.

GREENLEAF, Peter .-- The name of Greenleaf first became known in Illinois in 1836, through the advent of Joseph and Peter Greenleaf. sous of Peter Greenleaf of New Jersey, a participant in the War of 1912. One of the brothers. Peter, settled near White Oak Springs, Brown County, Ill., and at his death there in Is57 left two sons and two daughters, but only two of the number are now living, Joseph, a resident of Steamboat Rock, lowa, and his sister, Mary, who lives near Whitehall, The elder of the two humi- grating brothers, Joseph, settled in Astoria. Ful- ton County, Ill .. lorating on a soldier's claim on Section 6. The warrant for this claim was made out in favor of Peter Greenleaf, the grandfather, as a partial compensation for services rendered in the War of 1812. It was about this time, 1810, that Joseph Greenleaf was married, and to- gether the young people set up housekeeping in the rude log cabin which Mr. Greenleaf had erected on the land. Though crudo on the exte- rior and lacking in many comforts in its inte- rior furnishings, the genial. happy home-life within maile up in generous measure for the lack of material things, This continued to be the family home until 1568, when the father sold the old home place and came to Sehyler County. purchasing 100 acres of land from Tom Mo- Creery on Sections 13 and 14, in Birmingham Township. Ilere he built a comfortable resi-

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dence for his family and brought the land to a high state of cultivation, and here, too, his earthly life came to a close in 1001. His death was looked upon as a public loss, not only to the community in which he was then living, but also in Fulton County, where so many years of his younger lite had been passed. To all he was known as the embodiment of generosity and lib- erality, for none who appealed to hiim were ever known to leave his door without assistance. Dur- ing his younger years he had joined the Masonie order, was for many years a member of the Christian Church, and politically was a sup- porter of Democratie principdes. He was born in Hoboken. N. I .. April 6, 1sis, came to Illi- nois in 1836, and for sixty-eight years gave the strength of his sturdy manhood in assisting in the reclamation of this commonwealth and mak- ing it the peer of States in the Middle West. Be- tore her marriage his wife was Miss Sarah Dale. a native of Indiana, who came to Illinois with her mother, her father, Sammel Dale, having given his life for his country's cause in the War of 1812.

Seven children were born into this family on the Fulton County homestead, their names in or- der of birth being as follows: Nathaniel of Centralia, Wash .; Damaris Rose, the wife of James H. Rose, of Lamar. Mo .; Samuel, of Cen- tralia. Wash .; Alice, of Table Grove, IN., the widow of George R. Sellars: Alonzo, of Joplin. Mo. ; and Stephen, also a resident of Table Grove. The mother of these children died on the Fulton County homestead June 27, 1867, leaving a be- reaved family and many friends whose acquaint- ance dated back to pioneer days. She was not permitted to see all of her children grow to ma- turity.

The second child in his parents' family, Peter Greenleaf, was born in Astoria Township, Ful- ton County, IN .. December 2, 1845. With con- siderable irregularity he attended the district school adjacent to his boyhood home and. when not in school, he was kept occupied with the duties which fell to his lot on the home farm. Notwithstanding the hardships which came with life on the frontier. Mr. Greenleaf looks back upon those days as the most joyous of his whole lite, parents and children all contributing to the good humor and happy atmosphere which always filled the little home. His marriage on Septem- ber 3, 18GS, united him with Miss Sarah E. Cook. the daughter of Peter Cook. of Oakland Town- ship, Schuyler County. For some years after his marriage he worked as a farm hand in the em- ploy of others, but in the meantime be laid hy from his earnings all that could be spared after furnishing necessities for the family and in time was enabled to purchase land on his own account. This consisted of sixty-two and a half aeres on Section 8. Emmett Township, MeDonough County, Ill .. where for twenty-two years- or until 1904 -he made his home continuously. It was in the year just mentioned that he returned to his boy- hood home. Schuyler County, and bought 202 aeres on Section 24, Birmingham Township, a

farm which embodies some of the finest land in Schuyler County, and on which he raises all of the grains common to a well-established Illinois farm.

Mleven children were born to the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf, but of this number three died in infancy. The eldest living child, Joseph, married Miss Nona Sells, by whom he has four children -- Pauline, Joseph, Alice and Sterling. Annie became the wife of John W. Gleason. of Birmingham Township, and is the mother of five children-Roy, Pearl, Mary, Charles and Ethel. Eva, the wife of Joseph McGee, of Chittaroy, Wash,, has two children -- Frances and John. Samuel is a resident of Rush- ville, Ill. John S. is the next in order of birth. Alice, the wife of Allie Morrell, is the mother of two children -- vernot and Dorothy E. Ross C. and Frank M. complete the family. The latter married Lottie Saultz, and they have two chil- dren, Peter and Heury. Mr. Greenleaf is nom- inally a Democrat, but is liberal in his views, and votes for the man best suited to the office in question, regardless of party. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic Order and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

HABER, Daniel F .-- The name of Daniel F. Ha- ber is associated with all that is substantial in character. excellent in farming and admirable in social life in Rushville Township. Ilis claims to consideration are further increased by worthy political services, not the least important of which is his tenure in office as Ilighway Commis- sioner. To this office he was twice elected, and his unceasing activity resulted in marked im- provement of the public thoroughfares, and an increase of local pride in their hardness, smooth- ness and adaptability to all weather conditions. By a student of nations it is declared that no public utility so faithfully indexes the character of a people as its arteries of travel, and the pres- ent condition of the roads in Rushville Town- ship would seem to indicate a very high standard of citizenship.

Boru on a farm in Littleton Township, Schuy- ler County. November 16, 1865, Mr. Haber is a son of Thomas Haber, mention of whom may be found elsewhere in this work. His boyhood was spent after the fashion of most farmers' sons in average circumstances, and he combined the many-sided work of the farm with irregular at- tendance at the district school, and being nat- urally studious, he readily devoured such books as came within the range of his using. At the age of twenty-two his life shifted into a groove of larger responsibility through bis marriage. in February, 1SS7. to Lotta Griffith. daughter of Mayland Griffith, and a native of DeWitt County. 111. The young people continued to live on the Ilaber farm until 188\. when Mr. Haber rented property in Bethel Township, MeDonough County, the following year moving to Littleton Township, Schuster County, where he rented land until 1892. Ile then moved to the farm which he now owns and occupies, containing 150 acres in Sec-

MR. AND MRS. MADISON O. SNYDER

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tion 21. Rushville Township. Ile is an extensive brevder, feeder and shipper of stock, especially hogs and cattle, and raises on an average be- tween 100 and 150 acres of corn yearly, the en- tire amount being used in his business, le ships from fifty to seventy-five head of cattle, and from 200 to' ##) hogs every year. and is one of the most successful men in this line in the county. Since 1892 he has made steady progress in his life, has acquired influence and authority in the community, and has reason to regard as lortu- nate the incentive which led him to settle in this part of Schuyler County.

Mr. Haber subscribes to Democratic principles, and he was elected Road Commissioner on that ticket. Ile is socially connected with the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, having joined the order in 1898, and is also a member of the Rush- ville Lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. Both be and his wife are members of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, and to this, as to many other causes, he is a generous contributor. Mr. and Mrs. Haber are the parents of the following children : Carl, born November 28, 15SS; Mabel P., born December 29, 1891: Paul, born March 24, 1893; Clark G .. born April 18. 1894; Daniel G., born April 9. 1896, died August 1, 1896 ; Vera, born June 2, 1897: Mary, born August 6, 1SOS; Harold, born October 4. 1903; and Margaret, horn March 23. 1905.

Mrs. Haber was born April 19, 1869. and rep- resents an early family of Schuyler County. Her father, Mayland Griffith, and her mother, Isa- bella ( Shoe) Gritlith, were natives of Muskin- gum County, Ohio, and came early to DeWitt County, Ill., where Mrs. Haber was born. The Griffiths arrived in Schuyler County in 1873. The mother died in Cass County, the father being also deceased. They were the parents of thir- teen children, nine of whom are living: John, a resident of California: Newton, a farmer of MeDonough County. Ill .: Joseph, a resident of Bloomington. Ill .; Parlet. of Hancock County, Ill .; Grant: Dora. wife of John Whitehead, of Grand Bluff, Ill .: Nancy Jane; Maretta; and Anna.

HABER, John C .- Schuyler County is fortunate in the possession of many native sous whose con- tinned loyalty to its institutions and opportuni- ties make for its permanent and most substan- tial well being, and who, in the same occupa- tion as their sires. are realizing the advantages of latter day methods of operation. To this class belongs John C. Haber. owner of 160 acres of land in Section 19. Camden Township. Mr. Ha- ber was born in Buena Vista Township. Sehuy- ler County. April 25. ISTO, a son of Thomas Ha- ber. mention of whom may be found elsewhere in this work.

Mr. Haber early made himself useful around his father's farm. devoting such time as he could spare to attendance at the district school. and sharing the common diversions of the youth of the neighborhood. September 12. 1991. he mar- ried Emma Miller, a native of Brown County,

Ill .. and daughter of Thomas and Amanda (Mounce ) Miller, pioneers of Brown County, the former of whom is deceased. Mrs. Miller, who still makes her home in Brown County, is the mother of six children, one of whom died in in- fancy. Of those living, Nettie is the wife of William Rigg, of Brown County; Hattie. wife of' Lafayette Avery (see sketch of James Avery ) ; Edsel. living on the old place in Brown County ; Pearl, wife of Fred Kerr, a farmer of Brown County ; and Mrs. Haber. Mr. and Mrs. Haber rented a farm for a year after their marriage, and in the fall of 1502 bought 160 acres of land in Camden Township, known as the old Eugene Cady farm, and located thereon in the spring of 1503. Under the wise control of Mr. Haber his farm has developed great resource and fer- tility, and is practically demonstrating the ad- Vantages of a man at the helm who thoroughly understands the science of farming. He keeps on hand a high grade of horses, cattle and hogs, has excellent barns and outhouses and a com- fortable dwelling. Mr. Ilaber is one of the farm- ers who recognize no limit to their advancement. and who, through the medium of periodicals and conventions keep pace with the ideas of men prominent in the world of agriculture. He is the parent of one sou, Thomas C., born in January. 1003. Mr. Haber is a Democrat in politics, and in religion is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church.

HABER, Thomas .- The sturdy. indomitable spirit, undageing industry and thrifty frugality characteristic of the German-American, is every- where conspicuously manifest in the industrial activities of the United States, and of the vast number of honest, clear-headed and enterprising sons of Germany who have helped to promote the welfare of the land of their adoption, Thomas Hlaher is one of the most worthy representatives of the agricultural class, and has won a world- wide reputation in the raising of hogs. In har- mony with the general character of Mr. Ilaber is the fact that, when he arrived in Schuyler County, his last cent had been spent for lodging for a friend who accompanied bim from Ohio. From this meagre and discouraging beginning he has advanced to one of the foremost farmers and sink rivers of the United States. He was born in Tragelhochstadt, Germany. July 25, 1841, a sott o' Andrew and Margaret (Milburger) Ha- ber. natives also of the Fatherland and farmers by occupation. Ile received his preliminary edu- cation in his native land. and in 1852 accompa- nied the rest of the family to the United States, locating on a farm in the vicinity of Dayton, Ohio. Here the father died at the age of seventy- nine years, the mother surviving him until her eighty-ninth year.

Thomas Haber was about twenty-three years old when he left Ohio with a friend and rame to Illinois in 1SG1, locating on a farm in Little- ton Township, Schuyler County, which he rented for two years. He then moved to Buena Vista Township, which has since been his home, and

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where he now owns 200 acres in Section 15, also forty-four acres in Section IS, Rushvide Town- ship. and forty acres in Littleton Township, mak- ing in all 281 acres. lle has a modern farm house, well constructed barns and outbuildings, and the most practical of agricultural imple- ments. He is a staneh believer in progressive ag- riculture, and leaves no stone unturned to im- prove his methods, bis farm and his oportuni- ties in general. In this way be bas come to be regarded as one of the most thorough. pan ~tak- ing and substantial farmers in Selmyler County.

The marriage of Mr. Haber to Mary Bovey occurred October 6, 1864, Mrs. Haber being a na- tive of Greene County, Ohio, born August 15. 1844. She is a daughter of Joseph and Eliza- beth (Miller) Bovey, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively, who moved from Ohio to Illinois in 1853, locating in the vicinity of Littleton where they improved a fine farm, and where both died at an advanced age. To Mr. and Mrs. Haber have been born eight chil- dren :" Daniel. born November 16, 1865, married Lota Griffith. is a farmer in Rushville Town- ship, and bas eight children-Carl. Pearl, Paul, Clark, Vera, Mary, Harold and Margaret; Mar- garet J., born November 13, 1867, wife of Parely Gritlith, a farmer of Hancock County, Il .. and mother of Bessie Griffith; Fannie E. Forn April 18. 1870, and died at the age of one year ; Grace M., born January 18, 1875, wife of Albert Tom- linson, a farmer of Inntutsville Township, and mother of six children -- Ruth. Cecil, Derward. Roy, Mary and Francis: Jobn. born April 28. 1879, married Emna Miller, has one child. Thomas, and is a farmer in Camden Township: Allie. born October 10, 152, the wife of George Logan, a farmer of Littleton Township, and has one child. Raymond : Edna, born August 6, ISS2. living at home; and William, born September 6. 1SSS.

In political affiliation Mr. Haber is a Demo- crat, but is liberal in his politieal ideas. Ile is fraternally connected with the Rushville Lodge. No. 244, I. O. O. F., and in his religious views is a Presbyterian. He is considered an exemplary and useful eitizen, and his children have been trained to fashion their lives along broad and practical and noble lines.

Mr. Haber is one of the most successful breed- ers of hogs in the world. In 1906. he exhibited his hogs at the Fat Stock Show in Chicago, and won the third prize for the best carload lot. In 1907. at the same exhibition he won the first prize for the best carload lot, and also the eham- pionship of the world. He also has won many prizes on stock and horses at the county fairs.

HALE, Elam Bliss .- In considering the anees- tral connections of Elam Bliss Hale. an honored farmer living in Section 12. Birmingham Town- ship. Schuyler County, one's memory again re- verts to that greatly admired hero and courage- ous patriot. Nathan Hale. a graduate of Yale Co !- lege. a Captain under General Washington in the Revolutionary War, and who, upon being sent

by his chier to secure information concerning the British in New York, was captured as a spy and at twenty-one years of age. executed, September 22. 1776, by order of Sir William Howe. Nathan Hale's successors and relatives have been sent- tered to the four corners of this great country, but each and all gladly avow their connection with him, and their admiration for his intrepid loyalty and high character. Thomas, William and Timothy Hale came to America about Mayflower time, settling in New England, and from them descended three branches, Elato Bliss tracing his descent to William Hate. Josiah, son of Wil- Fam, brother of Nathan Hale, and grandi ither of Blum, was born August 21, 1756. and died April 13. 15!1. He married Abigail Joslin, born March 6, 1761, and died May 21, 1841. To Josiah and Abigail Hale were born the following children : Nathan, July 4, 1781; Josiah, Feb- ruary 3. 1753: James L ... February 20, 1785; Nathan, Jr .. October 13, 1786; Esther, September 24. 175%: Jessie. April 4, 1791; Achsah, January 18, 1793; and Abraham, January 26, 1799.

Abraham Hale, father of Elam Bliss Hale, first saw the light of day in Tyringham. Mass .. and married Fannie M. Bliss, who was born in Towanda. Pa., February 26. 1810, and died in Bernadotte, Fulton County, Ill., August 20, 1960. Mr. Hide came to Bernadotte about 140, but eventually went to Missouri, where he died July 26. 1872. Of his six children, Egbert C., born Oct dar 14. 1829, was the first Sheriff of Los Angeles County, Cal., who served through bis entire terin, went from there to the City of Mex- ico, married a Mexican woman, and for twenty- four years was connected with the office of the American Consul. finally dying there March 22. 150%, leaving a family of five children-Charles I .. Abraham F., Adelaide. Matilda and Edmond R. : Abigail Hale, born March 2, 1831. died March 16. 1×42: Lambert Hale, born in Westfield, N. Y .. JJ:mary 2. 1834, drove the first stage over the southern mail route from Santiago. Cal .. to San Antonio, Texas, about 1856 or '57. died December 5, 1871, while serving as Chief of Po- lire at Chetopa, Kan .; Elam Bliss Hale, subject of this sketch, born March 18. 1811: George llale, born January 1. 1844. died September 6. 1815; and Mary A., born in Fulton County. Ill .. November 16, 1850, and died September 22, 1851.

The youth of Elam Bliss Hale passed after the manner of the average country boy, and April 25. 1861. he married Mary Markey, a na- tive of Harrison County. Ohio, born April 26. 1843. Mrs. Hale eame with her parents to Illi- nois in 1959. ( For further particulars regarding the Markey family. see sketch of Harvey B. Markoy. ) Mr. and Mrs. Hale have a son, Charles E .. born in Birmingham. Schuyler County. All- wust 2. 1567. and married. for his first wife. Ad- die Toland. born in March. 1879. Of this union there is a son, Charles L., who was born Jannary 16. 1591. The second wife of Charles Hale for- merly was Nora Mitehell. of Littleton Township. and of their union there are three children : Fannie 1 ... Ruth L., and Forest Bliss. For his

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entire active life Mr. Ilale has engaged in farm- ing, but he has not led a narrow or inartive lite, but by travel and reading has kept in touch with the general happenings the world over. In the 'sixties he spent some time in Colorado as a cow-boy, returning to Bernadotte Township, Ful- ton County, in December, 1565. For a time he combined farming and working in a saw-mill. and finally bonght forty acres of land in Section 23, Birmingham Township. Schuyler County, to which he added until he was owner of 107 acres. which he sold in isso. He then bought In acres in Sections 12 and 15, with the dwelling on Sie- tion 12, and here has since made his home. He has the original deed to his property signed by President James K. Polk.

Mr. Ha'e has filled a large need in the town- ship, and besides setting an inspiring example of honesty and well directed industry. has filled many important local offices, including that ot Clerk for eleven years, Assessor six terms, and member of the School Board twenty years. He is an uncompromising Republican. as was his father before him. Indeed Abraham Hale was so strong an Abolitionist during the war, that the K. K. K.'s set the night to kill him, but failed to hit their mark. Mr. Hale preserves well the traditions of his time-honored family. possesses the courtesy and consideration of trie breeding and birth, and values as above price the qualities of honesty. and fairness in dealing with his fellow men.

HALE, Jesse. a well known and prosperous farmer and stock raiser in Section 27, Littleton Township. Sehnyler County. Ill., was born in Buena Vista Township. same county, June 11. 1556, a son of Josima and Elizabeth ( Bartlow ) llale. the father, born in New Madrid County, Mo., and the mother in Sangamon County, Ill. When a boy Joshua Hale was brought to Schny- ler County by his parents, who were among the early settlers of the county, The family settled on a farm in Buena Vista Township. where Joshma Hale afterwards became the owner of 160 acres of land. This be sold in 1\65. moving to Fremont County. Iowa, and there purchasing a hotel. In the following year, disposing of the hotel property. be returned to Schuster County. and bought 160 acres on the site of the present village of Littleton. Several years later, he sold out and moved to Hancock County, Il., where he afterwards bought a farm of 200 acres near Augusta. There be died May 18, 1995. His wife had preceded him to the grave. August 20. 14 2. while living in Littleton Township. Schuyler County. They had a family of eight children. four of whom are deceased. Those surviving are as follows: Letha, who married George Ross. and is now a widow, living in Hancock County. Ill. : Josse : Sadie, who became the wife of Jolm Dewerse, a resident of Homilton. Han ork Conniy: and Cora (Mrs. Marshall Randk. whose home is also in that county. Jesse Hale was brought up on the home farm. receiving his education in the common schools. Remaining

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume 2, Part 69

Author: Dyson, Howard F., 1870- History of Schuyler County. 4n Publication date: 1908 Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1126

Author: Dyson, Howard F., 1870- History of Schuyler County. 4n
Publication date: 1908
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1126