Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 118

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: Chicago, Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 774

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Isaac D. Patterson was born In Orauge County, N. Y., in 1813, where he received a common school education, then spent seven years at the carpenter's trade in Columbus, Ohio, and later moved to Mason County, Ill., locating on a farm between Mason City and Athens, Menard County, where he arrived about 1832, being then about nineteen years of age. He worked for a time at the carpen- ter work on the old State House in Spring- field, but later returned to his farm, where he was engaged iu agricultural pursuits untii 1858, when he located in Springfield and spent the remainder of his life there. While living on his farm he was often called upon by his neighbors to construct houses and barns, and for about eight years after coming to Spring- field continned at his trade, when his health having failed, he retired from active life. He died in 1877 and was buried at Athens, Menard County.

Mr. Isaac D. Patterson was a radical Re- publican, and during the Civil War, when Springfield was under martial law, served as police officer. He was also an active member of the Christian Church and for years served as Its Deacon.

Sarah Hall, the wife of Isaac D. Patter- son, was a daughter of Elisha Hall, and was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, March 17, 1822. IIer father removed from Bedford Coun- ty, Va., to Lawrence County, and later moved to Menard County, Ill., the daughter then be- ing five years of age. The family made the trip to Ohio in a prairie schooner, and stopped on the edge of Springfield so they would not witness the hanging of the first murderer ex- ecuted there. Mrs. Patterson was one of the following named children : Banks, William, Dabney. Tabitha, Lucinda, Keziah, Nancy, Nel- son, Virginia, Tembrooke, Sarah, Susan Della. Ellsha Hall died in what is now Menard

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County and was buried at Athens. IIe married a daughter of John Overstreet, a uative of Bedford County, Va., and a soldier iu the Revolution under General Washington. Johu Overstreet enlisted September 17, 1775, for one year; on January 1, 1777, for three years ; and re-enlisted in 1781, but the time of enlistment is not stated. Among the battles in which he participated were Braudywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Polnt, and Yorktown. Wheu the War of 1812 broke out his son-in-law, Elisha Hall, was drafted for service, but on account of sickness was uufitted for duty. So Mr. Overstreet said, "I'll take your place, sou," and served from March until October, 1814. Both the Overstreet and Hall families were originally from England. At a barbecue given at Athens, Ill., John Overstreet found a Tory in the rauks and, during the parade, dragged him out of line and administered a sound thrashing to him, remarking: "No d-d traitor can march in parade with me."

Frank U. Patterson was educated in the common schools of Springfield, aud when six- teen years of age began work iu the grocery department of C. M. Smith, where he remained three years, when he began working at the plumbing trade with Hellweg & Snape, serv- ing five years. He worked as journeyman uu- til 1898, at which time he was appointed Plumbing Inspector for Springfield, which of- fice he held six years. He organized the Pat- terson & Stewart Company, which became a stock company In 1907, with D. M. Stewart as President and Mr. Patterson as Secretary and Treasurer. He is President of the Master Plumbers' Association of Springfield aud also of the State organization, and represents the Master Plumbers on the State Examining Board. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic Order and of the Knights of Pythias. Both he and his wife are members of Central Christian Church and he is a lifelong Repub- lican. He resides at his very pretty home in West Grand Place, which he erected in 1906.

Mr. Patterson was married, in Springfield, September 26, 1900, to Miss Virginia Ellis, daughter of A. Y. Ellis, who was for thirty- five years employed in the post-office at Spring- field. They have no children. Both are well known in Springfield, where they have spent their entire lives and have many firm friends.

PATTERSON, Robert, a veteran of the Civil War and an honored resident of Riverton, Ill., was formerly engaged in mining there, but is now living retired from active Ilfe. He has a beautiful home in Riverton and receives a fair pension as recognition of his services to his conntry. He was born in County Donegal, Ire- land, February 1. 1831, and is a son of Willlam and Fanny (Cook) Patterson, also natives of Ireland. The father was a farmer and came to the United States in 1838, locating in Jen- nings County, Ind., where his death occurred. He and his brother entered a half-section of

land from the Government and developed good farms in Jennings County.

In boyhood Robert Patterson lived on a farm and received his education in the schools of Indiana. As a young man he worked three years on a Mississippi River steamboat, which he continued three years. At the time of the Civil War he enlisted, in August, 1861, in Com- pany C. Fifty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, uuder Capt. Winters, of Whitehall. His first engagement was at Pea Ridge, Mo., whence they went to West Plains. In 1863 he began serving with the "Ram Fleet," which he con- tinued until January, 1865, and was mustered out as private at Pittsburg. He swam across the Red River at one time to escape capture. He has reason to feel proud of his record and eucountered mauy interesting experiences, as well as hardships and dangers, during his serv- ice. He is a member of Stephenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R., of Springfield. One of Mr. Pat- terson's brothers was killed in 1847, during the Mexicau War. Robert Patterson was the youngest of the ten children born to his par- ents.

Mr. Patterson was married, in St. Louis, Jan- uary 1, 1868, to Anna Kelley, daughter of Hugh and Anna Kelley, and the eleventh of their twelve children. Mr. Kelley and his wife came from Ireland to the United States in 1838, landing in New Orleans, whence they came to St. Louis. The father died in the latter city. ten years later, and the mother died there In 1855. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson : Robert W., born April 15, 1877, living in Riverton; John T. and Mar- garite Anna, twins, both deceased. Mr. Patter- son has three fine grandchildren, who live in Riverton : Francis, Hugh and Margaret.

Mr. Patterson is an active member of the Methodist Church. He is a strong supporter of the principles of the Republican party and devotes considerable time to the cause. He is interested in anything pertaining to the pub- lic welfare or prosperity and ready to forward every worthy cause. He has a large num- ber of friends in the community and stands well with all who know him. He was elected a member of the Village Board in 1890 and served very creditably in the office.

PATTON, Charles Lanphier, M. D .-- The young- er physicians and surgeons of Springfield are taking first place among the members of their profession practicing in Sangamon Couuty. They have had the advantage of training and experience in the medical colleges and hospit- als, which cannot be excelled, and which are so far in advance of the one secured by the practitioners of half a century ago. Among the successful and popular physicians of Springfield is Dr. Charles Lanphier Patton, who has well appointed offices at No. 25 Il- linois National Bank Building, and resides at No. 1606 South Fifth Street. Ile was born

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in this city, August 13, 1879, being a son of James William and Francine Elizabeth (Lan- phier) Patton.

From 1893 to 1896, Dr. Patton attended the Springfield High School, then spent two years at Orchard Lake, Mich., and from 1898 to 1902, attended the University of Michigan. From 1902 to 1903, he was interne in the University Hospital, and then served two years as an instructor in gynecology and ob- stetrics in the University of Michigan. Dr.

Patton was licensed to practice in Springfield, in 1902, soon after his graduation with the degree of M. D., from the University of Mich- igan, but he spent several years more in his special studies, fitting himself thoroughly for his life work. On June 21, 1904, Dr. Patton married Alice Jess, in Springfield, Ill. Dr and Mrs. Patton have one son, Robert Jess Patton.

The political affiliations of Dr. Pattou are with the Democratic party. He belongs to the Sangamon County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. At present he is on the surgeon's staff of the Springfield Hospital and Training School. Dr. Patton is engaged in a general practice, and has already firmly established himself in the confidence of the people of Sangamon County, who know that in him they have not ouly the experienced and skilled physician and surgeon, but the sympathetic friend. He is a close student and keeps thoroughly abreast of current events in the medical world, as well as on general topics, and few members of his profession have a brighter outlook for the future.

PAUL, Gabriel (deceased) .- In a community where there is a constant increase in popula- tion and new building constantly going on, those lines of business connected with the building trades are bound to prosper, and the men en- gaged in them attain a well-merited success. One of the older business men of Springfield, now passed to his last rest, who attained some distinction in connection with the lumber in- terests there, was the late Gabriel Paul. He was born in Cumberland County, Ill., April 20, 1859, a son of William and Catherine (Mc- Clinton) Paul, the father having been a livery- inan for a number of years.

Mr. Paul grew up in his native county. attending the district school and learning to work on his father's farm. He was a lad of good habits being sober and industrious, and when he came to Springfield he found ready employment. Later he established himself in a inmber business, which he developed to large proportions, making it a point to carry out all his contracts faithfully, and to maintain a high standard of business integrity. His death occurred in Lincoln County, Ill., January 1. 1891, after a lingering illness. In politics he was a Democrat, but being retiring in disposi- tion, he did not aspire to public office. His

religious affiliations were with the Christian Church, and during his long illness he ex- hibited a patience and sweetness of disposi- tion that showed he was living in the faith he professed.

Mr. Paul was married in DeWitt County, Ill., February 20, 1883, to Althea Roberts, born there December 20, 1866, daughter of John B. and Amanda Roberts, life-long residents of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Paul had three children : Franklin James, born December 29, 1884; Lncy May, born January 27, 1887, and Clara Viola, born June 25, 1890. Mrs. Panl has been a resident of Springfield for the past twenty years, and is prominent in the Christian Church and weli known in her neighborhood. The family residence, at No. 1115 East Adams Street, is a favorite gathering place for the young people, who appreciate Mrs. Paul's hospitality, assisted as she is by her children. The family are weli known and have many friends.

PAUL, Henry (deceased), who resided in Springfield, some twenty years, was a native of Germany, born. December 26, 1858, a son of Frederick and Anna Mary (Eyemyer) Paul, both also born in Germany, where their entire lives were spent, the father being a gardener by occupation. As a boy, Henry Paul enjoyed the educational advantages offered by the public schools of his native country, and when a young man decided to emigrate to America, having heard from relatives in Springfield of their prosperity and favorable business opportunities. In 1883, at the age of twenty-five years, he left his family and native land and took passage for the New World, coming direct to Spring- field, where he soon found employment in the printing office of Mr. Rokker. He was an am- bitions young man, being quick to learn the new language and customs of those about him, and by good judgment and industry won friends and advisers in the city. He entered the em- ploy of the Wabash Railroad Company before he had long been a resident of Springfield, and by his diligence and intelligence became pro- moted from time to time until he was made foreman in the car-repairing department, which position he held until his death. He was eco- nomical and thrifty in the management of his financial affairs, and purchased property from time to time, as he was able, providing a good home for his family and being solicitous for their comfort and well-being.

Mr. Paul was married, May 17, 1861, to Miss Mary Panl, also a native of Germany, daughter of William and Mary (Strubber) Paul, who spent their entire lives in Germany. The fa- ther was employed for many years as a postman in his native country. He died in 1895, and Mrs. Paul died when Mary was an infant. Four children were born to Henry Paul and his wife, namely : Elizabeth married F. A. Grospitz, and they live in Springfield; John is a farmer in Alberta, Canada ; Frank and Mamie, twins, live

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at home with their mother. Frank is a decorator and painter.

Mr. Paul was a stanch Republican in politics and took an intelligent interest in public affairs. He was a faithful member of the German Lutheran Church, of which his widow is also a member. Mr. Paul had established himself in the good estimation of his employers and associates and is kindly remembered by ali who knew him. He had come to Springfield as a young man, determined to wiu a foothold in that city, and had been successful in a grati- fying degree, having purchased the home now occupied by his widow, on South First Street, about a year before his death. Mrs. Paul also owns some building lots in the vicinity of her home. Mr. Paul's death occurred December 28, 1903, and he was remembered as a kind hus- band and father, a true friend and useful citi- zen of his adopted country.

PAUL, J. Fred .- Germany has given this coun- try some of its most substantial and reliable citizens ; uien who are the very backbone of the land, and can be depended upon in both war and peace. They left their uative land to look for better opportunities for advance- ment in life, bringing with them their habits of industry and thrift, which, when followed here, work towards such excellent results. J. Fred Paui, of Sectiou 7, Curran Township, is an excclient exauiple of this class of meu. He was born in Hanover. Germany, December 6, 184S, a sou of Frederick and Gertrude (Shumacha) Paul, both born in 1824 in Hanover, Germany.

In 1876, Frederick Paul, the father, sailed froin Bremen, Germany, for New York City, landing there on September 15, coming di- rect to Springfield, which he reached, Septem- ber 17, 1876. He bought land in Gardner Township and engaged in farming, remaining on his land for ten years, when he moved to Curran Township, buying the farm now owned by J. Fred Paul. On it the father died . in 1884, his widow surviving until 1893. J. Fred Paul was their only son, the three were the ouiy ones of the Paul family to come to this country, the grandparents on both sides dying in Germany.

J. Fred Paul received an excellent educa- tion in Germany, learning how to farm under his father's expert instruction. Mr. Paul has always been a farmer, and now owns 160 acres of rich land in Curran Township, which he has developed into a very valuable prop- erty, devoting it to general farming and stock- raising.

Tile marriage of Mr. Paul took place in Springfield, May 29, 1883, to Elizabeth Boslı- ner, born in Germany, August 5, 1861. Her parents never came to this country. she mak- ing the trip with a brother, Adam Boshner, of Rochester Township, where he is a farmer. She had three sisters, who survive. Mr. and Mrs. Paul became the parents of four daugh- ters and three sons : Anna, wife of Bert Strain,

a farmer of Curran Township; Elizabeth, wife of Earl Cantrell, a farmer of Curran Town- ship; Frank, at home; John, Eva, Sophia and William, also living at home. There are six grandchildren in the family.

Mr. Paul is a Democrat and has served as School Director of Curran Township, making an efficient officiai. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church and takes pleasure in his religious home. For thirty-three years, Mr. Paul has lived on his farm, and is very much attached to it. He can point with pride to many improvements he has made, and reai- izes how farming property has increased in value, since his family purchased it so long ago.

PAVEY, Charles W. (Vol. I, p. 414.)

PAYTON, Jesse K .- The first abstract books of Sangamon County, were made by a man named Coon, about 1859, and Mr. Coon afterwards sold his books to Nicholas Strott, who later, with Zimri Enos, formed the partnership of Strott & Enos. Some years later Mr. H. C. Latham acquired the interests of Mr. Strott and the firm was then known as Latham & Enos. Mr. Latham retained the active man- agement for a number of years, having asso- ciated with him as partners, successively, Louis Tichnor, Samuei Mendenhall and George H. Souther. On September 24, 1889, the firm of Latham & Souther, together with a number of other men, incorporated a business under the corporate name of The Abstract & Title Guar- anty Company.

The Sangamon County Abstract Company was incorporated in February, 1901, with B. R. Hieronymus as President and Walter Eden as Secretary. In February, 1904, the plant and business of the Abstract & Title Guaranty Com- pany was purchased by the Sangamon County Abstract Company, which company also in Oc- tober, 1905, purchased the business of Hardin & Hallahan, and now has three complete sets of abstract books.

The Sangamon County Abstract Company has a capital stock of $100,000, consisting of 1,000 shares of $100 each, and its present officers are: B. R. Hieronymus, President ; James A. Easley, Vice President, and Jesse K. Payton, Secretary and Treasurer.

Jesse K. Payton is a native of Sangamon County, born at Williamsville, in 1867, son of Isaac M. and Mary Jane (Kidd) Payton, farm- ers of that piace. Jesse K. Payton received his education in the public schools of Sanga- mon County. He is a Republican in politics and has taken an active part in public affairs. He served four years as Chief Deputy Sheriff of Sangamon County. and is at present a mem- ber of the County Election Board, being the only Republican serving on it. He has been a member of the board four years and is serv- ing his second term. Mr. Payton has been en- gaged in other lines of business besides his

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present one. For five years he worked as traveling salesman for a clothing house, then engaged in merchant tailor and clothing busi- ness. He is an excellent business man, of keen judgment and progressive spirit, and has been connected with the abstract business many years. The firm has an established repnta- tion and does a large business, having a long, clean record back of them. The officers and directors of the corporation are all men of business integrity and stamina, and the con- cern does a growing business.

Mr. Payton married Miss Lanra Forden, a native of Sangamon County, and three children have been born of this union: Howard F., Luella and Helen. Mr. Payton is well known in business circles and fraternally is connected with the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias.

PEARSON, Isaac N. (Vol. I, pp. 415-416.)

PEASE, Hon. Shaw (deceased), who spent many years in Sangamon Connty, was prominent as an educator and also took an active part in the conncils of the Republican party. He rep- resented the Macon district in the General As- sembly for one term. He was born in San- gamon County, April 23, 1828, son of John and Amanda (Leslie) Pease, both natives of Lou- doun County, Va., where the father was en- gaged In farming. They became residents of Sangamon County, where their last days were spent, and there they reared their family.

The early education of Shaw Pease was re- ceived in the conntry schools of Sangamon County, after which he attended school in Spring- field and subsequently gradnated from college, at Quincy, Ill. After leaving school he taught seven years in the public schools of Sangamon Connty and later became prominent in political affairs, serving as Representative from his dis- trict. He became a resident of Springfield In 1885 and there his death occurred, in 1890, at the home now occupied by his widow, at 1530 East Brown Street. He was a devoted hns- band and father, a kind friend and neighbor, and his loss was genuinely monrned. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in politics was a strong Republican after the organiza- tion of that party.

Mr. Pease was married in Springfield, June 21, 1880, to Miss Amanda P. Fox, born June 2, 1836, in Loudoun County. Va., danghter of Dr. Joseph B. and Amelia (Osburn) Fox, both natives of that county. Children as follows were born to Mr. Pease and his wife: Mary L., Lucinda V., Joseph M .. Francis S. and Flor- ence Ella. Mrs. Pease owns the family resi- dence, besides other property In the vicinity, and since the death of her husband has de- voted herself closely to the rearing and care of her children, all of whom have reached honorable man and womanhood.

PEERCE, John T., one of the most snecessfnl business men of Pawnee, Ill., is regarded with a high degree of respect and esteem by all who know him, and has well earned. his present po- sition and prosperity. He is always ready to aid those less fortunate than himself and is a true friend and kind neighbor. Mr. l'eerce was born in Edmonson County, Ky., Novem- ber 1, 1856, a son of John L. and Ann (Abell) Peerce, the former born in the same connty, April 10, 1831, and the latter born in Marion County, Ky., Jannary 6, 1822. The father was a farmer and moved to Sangamon County, Ill., in 1870, bnt on account of poor health returned two years later to Kentucky, locating in Gray- son Connty. He came to Sangamon Connty again March 6, 1892, and died in Pawnee, Feb- ruary 25, 1896. Ile and his son John T. for a time conducted a meat market in partnership. Mrs. Ann Peerce died in Pawnee, March 11, 1894. The father of John L. Peerce was a na- tive of Grayson County, Ky., was a farmer, and died in his native connty, and his wife, also a native of Kentucky, died in Edmonson County. The latter was partly reared in a fort, as the Indians were so numerous in the part of Kentucky where she was born that the white settlers were much troubled by them.

The father of Ann Abell was a native of Kentucky and died in Sangamon Connty, Ill. He located there at a very early day, when there was plenty of wild game and very few settlers. His wife died in Kentucky, her na- tive State.

Until reaching the age of twenty-two years John T. Peerce lived with his parents, and as a young man worked at farming nntil 1889, living part of this time on a farm he owned in Grayson County, Ky. In 1889 he returned to Sangamon Connty and engaged in the meat business, in which he continued some ten years, then sold his shop and returned to Springfield, where he entered the employ of the street railway company. Later he returned to Pawnee, where he worked for a time at the trade of carpenter, then embarked in the trans- fer business, which he still continnes. In 1909 he began dealing in feed and has been success- ful in both branches of his business, operating now under the firm name of J. T. Peerce & Son.

Mr. Peerce married, at Litchfield, Ky .. No- vember 20, 1877, Miss Mattle J. Mudd, born in Grayson County, December 12. 1860, daughter of William A. and Mary E. (Higdon) Mudd, both also natives of Grayson County. After the death of Mr. Peerce's mother his father re- turned to Kentucky and there married, as his second wife, the widow of William A. Mudd. and they returned to Sangamon County, where they remained nntil his death, after which the widow returned to Kentucky, in 1897, and now resides in Grayson County, at the age of ninety years. bnt enjoying very good health. The father of William A. Mudd was a native of

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Kentucky and late in life removed to Texas, where he died, his wife having previously died in Kentucky, her native State. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. John T. Peerce were na- tives of Kentucky, where they spent their en- tire lives, and lived to an advanced age.

Mrs. Mattie J. Peerce died in Pawnee, June 24. 1909, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery. Sie had borne her husband the following chil- dren : William R., born in Kentucky, June 17, 1887, in business with his father, married May Beynon, a native of Braceville, Ili., November 10, 1909; Mary A., born in Pawnee, October 29, 1889, is unmarried and lives at home; Francis M., born in Pawnee, March 1, 1899, liv- ing at home; six who are deceased. The chil- dren who died are: Charles A., born in Ken- tucky, April 12, 1880, died there March 12, 1885; Jessie W., born in Kentucky, June 25, 1882, died there October 12, 1883; Jessie A., born in Kentucky, July 2, 1884, died in Sanga- mon Connty, November 25, 1892; Leota, horn in Sangamon County, October 13, 1892, died tiere September 9, 1893; Joseph H., born in Sangamon County, Angust 29, 1897, died there February 12, 1899; Joseph Howard, born in Sangamon County, January 20, 1901, died there September 10, 1901.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 118

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913 Publication date: 1912 Publisher: Chicago, Munsell Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 774

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: Chicago, Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 774