Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 153

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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On October 13, 1870, he was married in his native township to Miss Mary Barhre, of that township, and immediately thereafter located on 170 acres of farm land. For thirty years he devoted himself to its cultivation, but fi- nally retired in Fehrnary, 1903, but retains his farm. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Trimble arc as follows: Lucy J., married Rob- crt Baughman, of Springfield; Thomas O., at home; Willlam married Maud Myers and op- erates the home farm; Martha Alice and Lydia Florence, both at home.

Mrs. Trimble was born in Curran Township, August 20, 1852, and comes of an old and lion- ored family of that locality. She was educated in the same school as her hushand and their marriage grew out of a school-day attachment. She and her children belong to the West Side Christian Church. Mr. Trimble is not a inem- ber of any religious denomination, hut attends worship with his wife. A stanch Democrat, he served his party as School Director and Trustee of Cnrran Township. It is such men as he who make up the backbone of this great country of ours-men who have labored long and success- fully, and who now have the time and inclina- tion to give attention to civic matters and bring about much needed improvements.

TRIMBLE, Nelson (deceased) .- The passing away of a good man into eternity brings Into the strong light of the aftermath all his deeds which, many of them nnknown dnring life, now spring up to make his memory sacred, and the realization that he did not live in vain very acute. The late Nelson Trimhle, whose event- ful life was rounded out on his farm, save when he responded hravely to his country's call dnr- ing the Civil War, was a man whom to know was to love, and who left hosts of warm, per- sonal friends to mourn his untimely taking off.

He was horn In Crawford Connty, Ohio, Jnly 1, 1830, heing a son of John and Ivy (Parcher) Trimble. The Trimble family is noted for its loyalty, its representatives having served in in the War of the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. The father of Nelson Trimble, John Trimhle, spent his life in Ohio, but the former, after a

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boyhood aud young manhood speut in his native place, came further west, to Jackson County, Mo., and there embarked quite extensively iu farmiug, thus continuing until his death in 1869. His widow survived him and some years subse- quent to his death came to Springfield where, since 1893, she lived, dying November 9th, 1911. During the war Mr. Trimble served in Company B, One Hundred . Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, and received his honorable discharge. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a Republican.

In February, 1850, occurred the marriage of Mr. Trimble with Lydia Cox, boru July 31, 1831, iu Crawford County, Ohio. The parents of Mrs. Trimble were farming people and lived iu Craw- ford County all their lives. Four children were boru to Mr. and Mrs. Trimble: Byron, iu the lumber business in Virginia, Minn .; Eugene S., of Springfield, is engaged in the cement busi- ness ; George W., is a professor of higher mathe- matics in Sacramento College; Allen N., de- ceased ; Eugene S., is married and has six sons and four daughters.

Mrs. Trimble likes nothing better than to gather her family about her, and is proud of the fact that there are twenty-eight grandchil- dren and four great-grandchildren in their ranks. The Trimbles occupy an enviable posi- tion among the leaders in social circles and are very highly respected by all who know them. The family residence at No. 636 West Herndon Street is one of the historic places of Spring- field. Not only is it one of the oldest houses in Springfield, having held four generations of the Trimbles, but it was the Squire John Connelly place. Squire Connelly was an uncle of the present George Connelly, a grocer of the city. When this house was erected there was only the Logan house between it and the Square. A party was given in it at which Abraham Lin- coln was a guest, and there is an old lady in the neighborhood who has the distinction of having been another guest upon that occasion, when she had the honor of dancing with Mr.

Lincoln. All these facts, with many others, Mrs. Trimble delights in relating, for her mem- ory is excellent and she knew mauy of the men and women who have made Illinois history but who are now deceased. She remembers not ouly people, but events and conditions surround- ing the days when Illinois had still to make its way to a foremost place among the great States of the Union.

TRIMBLE, Samuel Edward (deceased) .- The business interests of Springfield are many and varied, giving a wide opportunity to the most progressive of its men for operations controlling more or less capital. Each individual effort on the part of these men adds to the commercial importance of the city, and their industry and enterprise cannot be too highly commended. One of these representative men who is worthy of more thau passing mention Is the late Samuel

Edward Trimble, who . was born near Girard, Macoupln County, Ill., February 22, 1868, a soul of James and Sarah (Jones) Trimble, natives of Pennsylvania. The parents married in the Keystoue State, coming to Macoupin County thereafter, and there engaged in farming upon a somewhat extensive scale. After continuing along these lines for a number of years, retire- ment was made to Litchfield, where the father died iu 1896, but the mother survives, now mak- ing her home on North Fourth Street. Seven children were born in the family, of whom four sons survive. The father was a Democrat and a consistent member of the Methodist Church, dying firm in that faith.

Mr. Trimble was always willing to work hard for whatever he secured. After a boyhood speut iu attending district school and working on the farm, he came to Springfield, at the age of eighteen years, and commenced driving mules for the street-car company. As soon as he had saved sufficient money, he went into a restaurant business, conducting it profitably for five years. He sold out to buy another restaurant, where he built up a flourishing business. A strong Republican in national affairs, he was iude- pendeut in local matters, casting his vote for the man he considered best fitted for an office. He never desired office himself, but was content to confiue his attention to his own business. Fraternally he belonged to the Eagles, Owls and Rangers. In religious views he was very liberal and gave to all the same freedom he asked for . himself.

On June 11, 1891, occurred the marriage of Mr. Trimble to Eugena Viarrie, born in Spring- field, daughter of Toney Viarrie, and an orphan. There is no Issue of this marriage. Mr. Trimble was a self-made man and earned all he pos- sessed by hard work and untiring thrift. An excellent business mau, he knew how to invest his money properly and won a good standing in various circles. His death occurred July 25, 1910.

TRIMBLE, William H. (deceased) .- The late William H. Trimble spent his entire life within a mile of his birthplace in Curran Townshp, Sangamon County. He was an exemplary citi- zen and upright in all his business dealings, but was of a retiring disposition and never cared for public office, although always ready to do his share in promoting any public movement. Both he and his wife were devout members of the Christian Church and he was a Democrat in politics. Mr. Trimble was born January 1, 1838. son of George and Lydia (Schumate) Trimble, both natives of Montgomery County, Ky. George Trimble brought his family to Sangamon County in 1836 and located on a farm iu Curran Town- ship, where he became a prominent and success- ful farmer. William H. Trimble received his education in the country schools and remained on the farm with his father until he began farm- iug on his own account. He took an active in-

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terest in school affairs and served as Director and Trustee of his district.

Mr. Trimble was married, in Springfield, in 1864, to Miss Nancy A. Gibson, of Sangamon County, who died in 1868. Mr. Trimble was mar- ried, in 1869, to Miss Helen McGraw, who was born in Springfield, September 27, 1847. Mr. Trimble's death is mourned by five children : Mrs. Annie Huffman, wife of J. D. Huffman, of 1427 South Pasfield Street, Springfield, at whose house Mr. Trimble passed away ; G. F., of Spring- field; Mrs. Dora B. Cobb, of Curran, Sangamon County ; Mrs. Eliza Miller, of Curran; J. A., of Springfield. Mr. Trimhle died July 11, 1906, and bis remains were huried in Oak Ridge Cemetery,' Springfield. He had been a good friend and kind neighbor and bis loss was genuinely mourned in the community where he had lived all his life.

G. F. Trimbie was born in Curran Township, Sangamon County, March 13, 1874, aud for a number of years carried on farming. Later he came to Springfield and was employed as Cashier for the Adams Express Company. He served two years as Deputy Sheriff of the county and was serving in this capacity at the time of the race riot in Springfield, August 14, 190S. He is now connected with the police force of the city in the capacity of detective. He is well fitted by training and natural ability for the position he holds and stands well with his associates. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, being con- nected with Lodge No. 6, and also belongs to Prairie State Encampment of the order. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias; Order of Red inen, Council No. 117, and Camp No. 153, Woodmen of the World.

TROXELL, W. Staiey, the subject of this sketch, is the senior member of the firins of W. S. Troxell and Sons, and Troxell, Kikendall & Company, the former firm attending to all real estate, loans and house renting business, while the latter firmu devote their time to ail insurance, indemnities, bonds, etc.

The business was organized by W. S. Troxeli, in 1887, his three sons, Roy Glidden, Robert William, and Staley Allynn, taking an active interest in the business as fast as they reached a business age. In 1906 Mr. William C. Kiken- dall was taken in the firm of Troxeil, Kikendall & Company. Mr. Kikendall has made good and has proven a valuahie addition to the firm.

These firms deserve great credit in helping to bring the insurance and real estate business in Springfield to a high piane, tbe senior mell- ber devoting much of his time to enterprises to make a hetter and greater Springfield. Many beautiful additions, improved with good homes, stand to his credit as a real-estate man of judg- ment.

W. Staley Troxeli was born in Springfield, Ill., February 7, 1863, son of William and Lou- isa (Staley) Troxell, both the father and mother coming to Springfield, from Hagerstown, Md., in 1861. Mr. William Troxeli for many years engaged in the agricultural implement and

leather business, died in 1877, three years after the death of his wife, Louisa, who died in 1874, and who was the daughter of Warfield aud Mary (Horn) Staley, oid and respected citizens of Springfield, natives of Maryland, both now deceased, Mary A. Staley dying in 1880, and Warfield Staley In 1896.

W. Staley Troxell was united in marriage to Sadie K. Culp, daughter of Levi and Mary (Tomlinson) Culp, prominent people of Penn- sylvania. To tbis union were born the above named sons, and one daughter, Gladys Dorothy Troxell.

Mr. Troxell has one brother, C. C. Troxell, residing in Omaha, Neb., and one sister, Laura Lynn, died in 1907.

The subject of this sketch received his edu- cation in the public schools and business col- iege of Springfield, finishing at the age of six- teen, since which time he has been actively engaged in the business field, residing in Spring- field all his life, twenty-four years of which time having been spent in the real-estate busi- ness, this giving him a knowledge of values which is ofteu sought on important transactions.

In politics he is a stanch Republican, espe- ciaily in national issues. He belongs to the Old School of gentlemen, which is fast dying out. His courtesy and urbanity make him a welcome addition to any husiness or social gati- ering, and he has warm personal friends through- out ail of this part of the State.

TRUMBO, Charies Wesley .- In reviewing the representative men of Sangamon County it is gratifying to find that many bave located there wbose business interests are elsewhere, regard- ing the locality as especially desirable for a home. Among this class is Charies Wesley Trumho, now living retired at Pleasant Plains, although he still has extensive business inter- ests at Linnens, Linn County, Mo. He was born in Bath County, Ky., March 31, 1834, a son of Manassab A. and Hannah (Taylor) Trum- bo, wbo were born, reared and married in Bath County. Manassab A. was a son of Jacob Trumbo, who was born in what is now Bourbon County, Ky., prior to the admission of Ken- tucky as a State. Jacob Trumbo married Deb- orah Allkire and they moved to Bath County, locating on Nortb Licking River at the mouth of Slate Creek, where they reared their fam- ily and he passed away in 1830. . He became a minister of the Campbellite Church, the faith then heing known by the name of Newlight, and labored for this cause until called to bis last reward. Several children were born to tbem and their descendants are now widely scattered. Jacob Trumbo was a son of Adam Trumbo, a native of Virginia, who in colonial days settled on the south branch of the Potomac River. One of his brothers moved to Penn- sylvania.

Charles w. Trumbo's boyhood days were spent in Bath County and he attended the school held in one of the primitive log build-

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ings of the day. In early life he helped his father with the work on the home farm,' and in 1853 the family left the locality with which they had been identified so long, and made the trip with three teams to Linn County, Mo. Young Charles W. was in charge of a mule team. The father hoped to find homes in the new location for his children' and provide for his declining years. Charles W. Trumbo re- mained with his parents until twenty-six years of age, helping to improve the farm, and in con- nection with farm work engaged in freighting from Linneus to Brunswick and handling prod- uce. In 1857, in company with a brother-in- law, James Becket, he built a mill on a small stream near Linneus, which was operated by steam, being one of the first saw-mills in the region. In 1859 they sold the mill and engaged in stock and mercantile business, and in this venture were very successful.

In 1861 Mr. Trumbo married Miss Mary Frances Carter, a native of Ohio, who came to Missouri with her parents in early childhood. Her father, Charles Carter, was a millwright, and to him Mr. Trumbo and his partner sold their mill. Mr. Carter was a member of the Twenty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and was a prominent man in the community. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo located on their farm in Linn County . and in 1863 moved to Linneus, where they lived until 1866, when they returned to the farm and remained on it until 1891. In 1888 he was elected, on the Demo- cratic ticket, to the Lower House of the Legis- lature, and served in that body two years, be- ·ing one of its conservative members. In 1890 he was elected Presiding Judge of the County Court of Linn County, taking office in 1891 and for four years faithfully performed his duties, serving for the good of the people. He bought an interest in the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank, of which he was elected President and served in that position eighteen years. In 1891 he re- tired from his farm and moved to the city to assume his official duties. For many years he was one of the most prominent and useful men of his part of the State.

Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo became parents of the following children : Virginia R .. deceased, was the wife of James Brown, now of Colorado, and left one child, Roberta Lee Brown; Franklin A., a farmer and stock dealer on the old home- stead where he was born, has five sons and six · daughters, the eldest daughter being a prom- inent educator of Linn County : Fiorence. wife of Melvin V. Henry, a resident of Seattle, Waslı., has three sons, Charles Teddy and Jack C .; Edgar, a graduate of the law department of the State University of Missouri, for many years cashier of a bank near his birthplace, has for some years been a banker at Coweta, Okla., and in 1910 was elected on the Demo- cratic ticket, to the office of County Treasurer of Wagoner County, which Is a Republican county ; Emina. formerly holding a good posi- tion in Salt Lake City, is now manager of the

millinery department of the Spokane Dry Goods Company, at a saiary of $2,600 per year; Eliza- betli, wife of Rev. Edgar H. Clark, a Baptist minister of Mumford, near Rochester, N. Y .; George M., in the Mechanics National Bank, of St. Louis, started there with a salary of $4,000 per year and is now Assistant Cashier, at a sal- ary of $5,000 per year, being one of the Di- rectors of that institution. The mother of these children died in 1904. She was a devout Christian and in 1883 joined the church, with her husband. Mr. Trumbo gave his children liberal educations, and as a result of their home training and natural ability, all are holding positions of honor in the various communities where they have made their homes.

Mr. Trumbo sold his farm and located in Lin- leus. In 1905, he met the lady whom he iater married, Mrs. Elia (Brown) Harrington. They were married in Springfield, February 28, 1906. She was born in Monroe County, Ohio, October 24, 1858, daughter of E. and Nancy Brown, and came with her parents to Illinois in May, 1862. They located in Wayne County, and in Fair- field, that county, on September 22, 1878, Ella Brown was married to George Harrington. In 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Harrington came to Pleasant Plains and there he died April 11, 1897. By occupation he was a teacher, farmer and mer- chant, and during his later life was afflicted with consumption. His noble wife tenderly cared for him and by her own efforts saved their home. By this marriage there was one daughter, . Susan B., now the wife of B. Lee Purvines, a farmer residing at Pleasant Plains. Mr. Har- rington was an active member of the .Christian Church, which he served as Elder for many years, and was a good citizen and kind, indul- gent father.

After his second marriage Mr. Trumbo came to his bride's comfortabie home in Pleasant Plains, where he and his wife are spending their days in peace and happiness. Mrs. Trumbo is a woman of high character, a pleas- ant companion, and has many friends, Mr. Trumbo retains his banking interests in Mis- souri, but his permanent home is in Pleasant Plains. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Jackson Lodge No. 8, at Linneus, Mo., and also of the I. O. O. F. He and his wife are devout and faithful members of the Christian Church and she is active in church and mission work. She is also a member of the Eastern Star Order.

TRUMBULL, Lyman. (Vol. I, p. 529.)

TULLY, Andrew .- England is well represented in the population of Springfield, a number of its representatives, particularly those who are tradesmen, having come here, believing that un- der this government they would prosper better than they had done at home. Among those who are doing good work and proving them- selves worthy citizens, is Andrew Tuliy, a

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blacksmith with residence at No. 1920 Peoria Road, Springfield. Mr. Tully was born in Kent, England, May 24, 1831, while his father was serving in the English army. He is a son of Andrew and Ann (Johnson) Tully, both natives of Kent, England. Mr. Tnlly Sr. was a trainer of fine race horses, and a blacksmith, who served in the English army for twenty-five years. Both he and his wife lived and died in England, the father passing away at the age of eighty years, and the mother at the age of ninety years. There were two sons and one daughter in the family of these most excellent people. all of whom survive.

ica, landing in Quebec, Canada. From there he . er. He farmed all his life nntil his retirement,

Being bronght np in England and there edn- cated, Andrew Tuliy Jr. learned the trade of blacksmithing and horse-shoeing, working at it in England until 1864, when he came to Amer- came to New York, but soon afterwards went to Mackinaw City, Pa. After a few years spent there working at his trade, in 1868 Mr. Tully came to Springfield, where he has since con- tinued. For seven years he found ready em- ployment with the North Shaft Coal Company, then farmed for three years in Champaign. County. Returning to Springfield he, with others, snnk a coal mine, from which consid- erable coal was taken for two years. Since 1SS2, however, he has conducted his own black- smith shop in Springfield, ocenpying the same building that he bonght twenty-eight years ago. Although seventy-nine years old, he is to be found at work every day, and there are tew men half his age who can turn out more work than he. He is a fine musician and for five years was a member of the band of his regi- ment in the English Army. Fraternally he be- longs to Sangamon Lodge No. 6, I. O. O. F. He is a Republican in politics and at one time served as President of the Village Board of Ridgeley. The Episcopal Church holds his membership.

Prior to coming to this country Mr. Tnlly was married in Connty Durham, England, April 26, 1856, to Elizabeth Wrathall, born in County Durham, whose parcuts lived and died in Eng- land. Mrs. Tully died January 11, 190S, leaving only her bereaved husband to mourn her loss, as she never had any children. Mr. Tuliy owns his residence and other city reaity, and is cor- rectly recognized as one of the most representa- tive of his countrymen in Springfield. During his long life he has always worked hard, and his chief interest is now centered on his shop and the work he turns out from it.

TURLY, Thomas J .- A number of the represen- tative men of Springfield were born in Sanga- mon County and reared under strictly pioneer conditions, and to such the changes which have taken place seem almost impossible. They ap- preciate, as the present generation cannot, how mnch is due to the pioneers who developed pres- ent conditions out of a wilderness. One of these men whose family bore more than its part

in this remarkable development, is Thomas J. Turiey, of No. 1226 South Thirteenth Street, Springfield. He was born in Ronnd Prairie, Sangamon County, Jannary 26, 1836, a son of Thomas and Mary (Trotter) Turly, natives of Kentucky. They were farming people, who mar- ried in Kentucky and came to Iiiinois at a very early date. The father bought land from the government in Round Prairie Township, paying $1.25 per acre, and farming npon it nntil his death in 1850. His widow survived him, living to be seventy years old. There were nine chil- dren in the family, only three of whom are now living : Thomas J .; and his brother Henry, of Clear Lake Township, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Henry, of Bond Connty.

Thomas J. Turly was educated in his native district and learned farming by helping his fath- confining his efforts to Round Prairie, whence he came to Springfield in 1896. He enlisted for service in the Civil War, but was refused on account of disability. He is a member of the Christian Church and a most worthy and good man.

He was married the first time in Round Prai- rie, to Rebecca Barr, born in Rochester, Ill. Her parents were early settlers of the locality and her father was a farmer and blacksmith. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tnriy : Alvin, at Glenarm; Elizabeth, wife of Charles Morgan, of Mechanicsburg; Flora, wife of Charles Morgan, a cousin of the Charles Mor- gan who married Elizabeth, the two families living near each other, in the vicinity of Mechan- . iesbnrg ; James, a farmer living south of Me- chauicsbnrg. Mrs. Turly died in 1871. Iu 1873 Mr. Tnrly was married to Mary Potts, born in Georgetown, Iil .. danghter of a pioneer farmer of the State. There were nine children born of this marriage, of whom the following sur- vive : Emily, wife of William Martin, living near Mechanicsburg; Mattie, wife of Edward Sidener, of Springfield; Luella, wife of Milton Baldridge, of Taylorville; Fannie, wife of Fred Schlagie, of Peoria; Jesse and Homer, in the United States Navy; Carrie, wife of George Washburn, living at home. There are eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren in the family. Mr. Turly is one of the most highly respected men of his iocaiity, and has fairly earned the comfort he is now enjoying. He has a family of which he is very proud, and his children do him credit.

TURNER, Aifred B .- One of the distinctive features abont Springfield is the location there of men who have retired from farming. These retired agricuiturists make excellent, conserva- tive citizens, whose ideas receive respectful at- tention. One of the representative men of this class is Alfred B. Turner, of No. 210S South Fourteenth Street. He was born in Morgan County, Ill .. December 16, 1832, being a son of John and Ruth (Downing) Turner, natives of Madison County, Ky., and Virginia. The father

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 153

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