Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 172

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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both deceased. The widow lives on the home place, Section 34, Curran Township, owuing twenty acres of the original land. She and her husbaud had four children : John E., Albert E., Lucinda R. aud Sophronia F., ali at home. As Silas J. Young has never married, he loves these uieces and uephews, and takes a deep interest in them and their rearing.


Like his brothers and sisters, Silas J. Young was educated in Saugamon County, aud during his boyhood, worked on the home tarm. He has lived in the county all his life, with the excep- tion of four years speut in Fayette County, Iil. He stili owus eighty acres in that county, and enjoys a good rent from it. He makes his home with his brother's family, and, though past "three score years aud ten," takes a vital in- terest in civic life. He is a Democrat, but has never desired office. He is a member of 110 church but leans towards the Christian Church and is one of the liberal supporters of the same, believing in its good work. Having lived in this iocaiity practically ali his life, Mr. Young is proud of the progress that has been made, and glad that he has been permitted to bear a hand in some of it.


YOUNG, William H., a retired farmer living at Cantraii, Ili., has been a resident of Sangamon County for more than forty years. He was born in Gailia County, Ohio, March 27, 1840, son of Joseph and Rebecca (Underwood) Young, natives of Nichoias County, W. Va. In 1830 the parents removed to Kentucky and the father carried on farming there several years, then moved to Ohio. Some years later he returned to Kentucky, where he was living at the out- break of the Civil War, and died during the war. There were four sons and one daughter in the family, and three children now survive: William H., of this sketch; James U., the oldest, a retired farmer of Carter County, Ky. ; Mary, widow of John Bioomer, of Marion County, Ind.


The boyhood of William H. Young was spent chiefly in Carter County, Ky., where he received his education, and he worked many years on the farm for his father, then took up the same occupation on his own account. He enlisted and served in the Civil War. In 1868 he came to Edgar County, Iii., and for four years carried on farming there. In 1870 he located on a farm two miles northeast of Cantrali and carried it on twenty-two years, after which he retired from active iife. He now owns a home in the village, and property in Athens. Iil. He has the confidence and esteem of his friends and neigh- bors and for twelve years served as Commis- sioner of Highways of Fancy Creek Township. He is a member of the Methodist Church and in politics is a Democrat.


Mr. Young was married in Ironton, Ohio, March , 16, 1862, to Mary A. Underwood, who was born in Nicholas Caunty, W. Va., Aprii 13, 1844, daughter of James Underwood and wife, natives of the same county, where they spent their entire iives. There were four sons and


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five danghters in the Underwood family and four children still survive. Two children were born to Mr. Young and wife, namely: Susan, wife of Thomas Mathers, a farmer of Cantrall, and Jennie, wife of Stewart Smith, a farmer Ilving near Cantrali. There are seveu grand- children in the famlly. Mrs. Young died July 2, 1897, deeply mourned by her family and friends, and sadly missed in the community.


YOUNGER, John Franklin (deceased), former Manager of the United States Gypsum Company, of Springfield, was born on a farm at Barclay, Sangamon Connty, October 22, 1879, son of John Quincy and Amanda (Taylor) Younger. John Q. Yonnger came to Illinois with his parents when a boy, from Crab Orchard, Ky., and his father conducted a blacksmith shop at Dawson, San- gamon County, where he died. John Quincy was among the younger children, the others be- ing: Berry who took part in the Civil War; Newton, Thomas; Joseph, killed in battle in the Civil War, by the side of his brother John Q .; (already mentioned) ; Mary, and Margaret.


John Q. Younger received a common school education and worked with his father in the blacksmith shop at Dawson after leaving school. At the age of fifteen he enlisted, at Springfield, serving to the end of the war. He was wounded hy a musket ball in the calf of the leg. His wife was a daughter of Jeff Taylor, an early settler of Rochester, Sangamon Connty, where Mrs. Younger was born and reared. After his marriage Mr. Younger worked for neighboring farmers, then farmed on his own account for a time, returned to working for others by the month, and about 1900 moved to Springfield, where his death occurred June 16, 1907. His widow resides with her danghter, Mrs. Kreider, in the southern part of Springfield. He was a member of the Christian Church and a Repub- lican in politics. Children as follows were born to then : Jennle married H. C. Kreider ; Samuel Owen married Carrie Scofield, of Falrfield, Ill .; Charles J. married Lydla Firey, of Edinburg; John F.


John F. Younger was educated in the public schools of Sangamon and Logan countles, and at the age of fifteen years began running a thresh- ing machine, following this line of work nntll he came to Springfield to enter the employ of the company with which he was so long con- nected, beginning as a laborer, and through ability and energy belng promoted through va- rious grades to the position of manager, which he assumed July 18, 1908. He conducted the af- fairs of the company in a manner to insure its prosperity and growth and was a man of busi- ness integrity and higlı principles.


Mr. Younger was married, in Springfield, Jnne 4, 1907, to Miss Myrle Rule, of Mt. Auhurn, daughter of Samuel and Ellza Rule. They had no children. Mr. Younger was not a member of any church organization. In polltics he was a Republican. He died September 2, 1910, at St. John's Hospital.


ZACHARIAS, Antonio de Frates (deceased) .--- Although never rising to distinction, either finan- cially or politically, no man stood higher in public esteem because of his sterling honesty and kindness of heart, than Antonio De Frates Zacharias, now deceased, who was born in 1819 on the Island of Madeira, and died in Spring- field, September 22, 1893. He was a son of Antonio Zacharias. Growing up in his native land, Antonio De Frates Zacharias tilled a farnı which he owned, but religious persecutions di- vided the family, and his mother and a sister fled to South America, while he and his family came to the United States, lauding in New York City in 1860. After two months spent there with friends, he came to Springfield, securing work in the Wabash Railroad machine shop and remaining there for a quarter of a century. For some years prior to his death he lived re- tired. In politics he was a Republican, but never connected himself with any religious de- nominatlon. His death occurred at his resl- dence on the corner of Thirteenth and Jeffer- son streets, but he is bnrled in Jacksonville. In addition to his residence, he owned two other residences on Thirteenth Street, now in posses- sion of his widow.


Mr. Zacharias marrled Mary De Amil, born on the Island of Madeira, a danghter of Francis De Amil. No one who has not passed through the dangers and hardships attendant upon re- Ilgions tronbles can appreciate what a haven the United States is to those oppressed, or how eagerly they flock here, hoping to find the right to live and work as their consciences dictate.


ZANE, Charles S. (Voi. I, p. 604.)


ZANE, 'Robert H., was born in Cartwright Townshlp, Sangamon County, Ill., March 3, 1855, a son of John and Eilzaheth (Smith) Zane, na- tives of Cape May County, N. J.


The grandfather of Robert H. Zane, John Zane, Sr., came to Sangamon County and made his home with his son John. There were six sons In his family, and of them Wesley came to Sangamon County and farmed for many years. hut later returned to New Jersey and there died ; Simon came and worked on the farm of his brother John, and In 1855 went to Colorado, where he hecame a well-to-do rancher; Charles S. caine to Sangamon County and worked for his brother John, also engaged in teaching school. finally saved enough money to put him through McKendree College. He then returned to Spring- field, where he studied law with Abraham Lin- coln in the office of Lincoln, Herndon & Cullom. which was changed to Cullom, Herndon & Zane, after Mr. Lincoln's election to the presidency. and which was one of the strongest law firms in the State. He was twice elected Circuit Judge, but after hls second election resigned to take the office of Chief Justice of Utah, to which he was appointed by President Arthur in 1883. Two years later he was superseded hy appointment of a successor by President Cleveland. In 1895


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when the Territory became a State he was elected Justice of the Supreme Court by the people. He Is now engaged in the practice of law in Salt Lake City, and one of his sons is a lawyer of ability iu Chicago.


John Zane was one of the early settlers in Sangamon County, settling in Cartwright Town- ship in 1835, and he was engaged in carrying on agricultural affairs until his death in 1880. He was a great friend of Abraham Lin- coln and another intimate of his was Peter Cartwright. Always a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he was lib- eral in supporting It and donated the land on which the Bethel M. E. Church stands. There were twelve children in the family of John Zane: Robert H .; Andrew, a prominent citizen and implement dealer of Carthage, Mo .; Hannah M., wife of Johu B. Jones, a resident of Wil- liamsville, Ill .; one child that died in infancy ; James S., deceased, formerly Sheriff of Jasper County, Mo., where he died, leaving a widow, three sons and a daughter; Rhoda, deceased, was the wife of John Epler; Mary F., deceased, was the wife of Dr. Henry VanMeter, who was Regimental Surgeon of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer In- fantry during the Civil War, but is now de- ceased; Elizabeth, deceased, who was the first wife of W. S. Bullard, of Mechanicsburg, Ill .; Ellen, deceased, who was the wife of B. F. Jones, deceased, formerly a resident of Williamsville; John W., deceased, formerly a leading mer- chant of Springfield, Mo., who died in New York ; Jeremiah F., a conductor in the Mexican Cen- tral Railroad service, died in Chihuahua. Mexico.


Robert H. Zane spent hls boyhood on the home place and was educated in the district schools and the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. After teaching school for a period he entered the law office of Palmer, Robinson & Shutt, but in 1883 went to Texas to practice at Midland, and while there was elected to the office of State's Attorney for six years and again appointed to fill out an unexpired term, but finally refused to accept the office further and in 1903 came to Pleasant Plains on account of the ill health of his wife and in order to give his children better educational advantages.


On November 25, 1886, R. H. Zane was married to Elma Atherton, who was born in Pleasant Plains, a daughter of Dr. Albert Atherton, and to this unlon there have been born two children, Lela, the wife of Charles Boynton, an enterpris- ing young farmer of Cartwright Township, and Lora E., at home. Mr. Zane is a Republican in politics. He has retired from active professional life, and is now Mayor of Pleasant Plains.


ZIMMERMANN, John, a well-known and pub- lic-spirited German-American citizen of Spring- field, Ill., is retired from active life and is enjoy- ing a well-earned leisure. He owns a beautiful home at 803 Osburn Avenue, which has been his home for many years. Mr. Zimmermann was


born in Germany, November 3, 1838, son of Ehardt and Margaret (Schmidt) Zimmermann, who spent their entire lives in that country. The father was a farmer and he and his wife were parents of three sons and one daughter, the only one to come to America being John.


Mr. Zimmerman was educated in his native country and spent his boyhood on a farm. He set saii from Bremen in 1883, landing in New York City, and came direct to Springfield. His first employment was with the Springfield City Street Railway Company, with which he re- mained several years, then was engaged as gard- ener for Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was well fitted for the latter position and filled it satisfactorily twenty-six years, after which he worked two years in Washington Park before retiring from active pursuits. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church and in politics is a Democrat. He has many friends in the city and has a good standing in the com- munity where he lives. He has been industrious and ambitious to succeed financially, and has become the owner of several pieces of property in the city, having shown good judgment in the investment of his savings.


Mr. Zimmerman's marriage occurred in Ger- inany in February, 1863, when he was united with Magdaline Schmidt, also a native of that couutry, whose parents died in Germany, and she and her sister, Mrs. Catherine Schubert, of Springfield, are the only surviving members of her family. To. Mr. Zimmerman and wife were born two sons and two daughters, and three children now survive: John, who lives in Ger- luany ; and Catherine, who married Gustav Dial, a machinist of Omaha, Nebr., has four children. Catherina married Paul Bitschenauer and iives in Springfield, eleven children.


ZIMMERMAN, Joseph .- The younger generation in Springfield are demonstrating that it is not years that count in the successful race, but ability, determination, and integrity of purpose. Some of the representative men of the city have yet to reach their fortieth inilestone, yet they have accomplished much. Some there are who have not only attained material prosperity, but have also filled responsible public positions and given to the people the best that is in them. One of the best-known men of Springfield, in both political and business circles is Joseph Zim- inerman, former City Comptroller, who is at present connected with several of the leading business concerns of the city.


Mr. Zimmerman was born iu Springfield, Octo- ber 27, 1876, and has lived here all his life. Much of his success he attributes to the foster- ing care and devotion of his mother. Mrs. Frances Zimmerman, who has been a resident of the city since 1870, and whose home is now at No. 700 South Fifth Street. She is a lady whose many charities and gentle, kindly nature make her a beloved addition to any circle. After at- tending parochial and public school, Mr. Zim- merman gained a commercial training In the


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Springfield Business College. He had been am- bitious to earn his own living before he left school, and when only a child worked for Alex- ander Pringle, coliecting coal bilis on Saturdays and after school. In this capacity he demon- strated his reliability and dependableness to such an extent that at fourteen years he obtained a position with Ridgeiy's National Bank. He re- mained there for seventen years, being success- ively promoted through various positions until he was made paying telier. It was while holding this position that he resigned to take upon him- self the duties of the office of Clty Comptroller, under Mayor David S. Griffiths. This appolnt- ment had the endorsement of all the banks in the city and was a very popular one. Upon leav- Ing this office, Mr. Zimmerman purchased the in- surance agency of Kessberger & Co., and since then has built up a large and flourishing busi- ness along this line, representing ali the best regular insurance companies. He is also Secre- tary and Treasurer of the Hirn Piano Company and Treasurer and Director of the Springfield Record Publishing Company, and has given his time and energy towards the promotion and de- velopment of other enterprises of both a public and private character. In politics Mr. Zimmer- man is a Republican, casting his first vote for President Mckinley, and at present is serving as a member of the Board of Education.


On September 12, 1900, Mr. Zimmerman was married to Mary E. Reisch, daughter of the late Frank Reisch, and Mrs. Anna Reisch, who now resides at No. 819 Rutledge street. Mr. Reisch was the head of the Reisch Brewing Com- pany and President of the Illinois National Bank, of Springfield, and in his death the city lost one of Its most valued citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman have had four children : Joseph F., born July 11, 1901; Frank Reisch, born Sep- tember 12, 1904; Raiph Edwin, born January 13, 1907, and George Walter, born February 9, 1910. Mr. Zimmerman belongs to SS. Peter and Paul Roman Cathoile Church. He is a mem- ber of the Knights of Columbus and the order of Elks. In his life Mr. Zimmerman has demon- strated that success is given not alone to those who begin their career with means. His capital stock consisted of his energy, and willingness to work. and the advice of his mother. Drawing liberally upon these assets, he has become a power among his associates and has every rea- son to be proud of what he has aiready accom- plished.


ZOMBRO, John Quincy Adams .- It was during the dark days of the Civil War, those four years of awful carnage, the period that "tried men's souls," that men received training (both physi- cal and mental) which In after life had much to do with assuring them success in whatever they undertook. The sharp discipline of army life helped them immeasurably in the years that came after; the hardships they were com- pelled to endure gave theni training to endure the hardships of later years, and the dangers of


the fieid of battie gave them the courage to in- vade other fields in after Ilfe. So it Is not strange that we find the Civil War veteran, as a general rule a man who has succeeded in the batties of peace, and one who is no exception to this rule is John Quincy Adams Zombro, now holding the respousible position of State Ord- nance Sergeant of Iiiinois, who has been success- fully engaged in various business enterprises throughout a long and busy career. Mr. Zom- hro, who is now living at No. 904 West North Grand Avenue, Springfield, Ill., was born Au- gust 16, 1842, at Mechanicshurg, Champaign County, Ohio, a son of Isaac and Julia Ann (Kneedier) Zombro.


Isaac Zombro was a son of Abram Zombro, the latter an Indian fighter of some renown and the son of a Revolutionary soldier. Abram Zombro, who was a native of Peunsyivania, re- moved to West Virginia, and the :e Isaac Zombro was born In the town of Martinsburg, as was also Julia Kneedler. Isaac Zombro was a miller by trade and carried on this occupation at Me- chanlesburg, Ohio, where he had removed, and where he remained until his death. John Quincy Adams Zombro was but two and one-half years oid at the time his father dled, and as his mother was an invalid he had little or no chance for securing an education. When but eleven years of age he was thrown upon the worid on his own resources and went to Urbana, Ohio, where he secured employment in a wnolesale - confectionery store, and remained with that con- cern one year, at the end of which time his mother and hrother brought him to Ciinton, Ill., moving with two two-horse wagons and a car- riage. During the summer months that followed young Zombro went into the country and fol- lowed the plow, and during the long winters he worked for his board and schooling, thus secur -. ing what educational advantages he could, until August, 1862, when he enlisted at Clinton as a private of Company D, One Hundred and Sev- enth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for three years or during the war. His Captain was Samuel McGowan, and his Colonel Tom Sneli. and under them he participated in the first battie fought by the Army of the Ohio. He was one of a plcked detachment of 100 to ac- company the Fifth Indlana State Cavalry in an attack on Confederate stores at Saiina, Tenn., which were successfully captured, and his first regular battle was the Siege of Knoxville. Later he served with signal bravery through the bat- tles of Buzzard's Roost, Dallas, New Hope Church, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain. Atlanta, Jonesboro, Altoona, Franklin (Tenn.), Nashville, Fort Anderson (N. C.), and all the skirmishes and hard marches that went with these great struggles. After completing a war record of which any soldier might weil be proud, he was mustered out of the service at Salisbury, N. C., in June, 1865, and hls honorable discharge took place at Camp Butier, Springfield, Iil.


After the war Mr. Zombro went to farming in Logan and DeWitt Counties, Ill., and In 1875


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engaged in a mercantile, live stock and grain business at Midland City, of which town he was the first Postmaster. In 1879 he began farm- ing in Logan County, but in 1881 started to sell farm machinery for G. A. Van Duyn, of Spring- field. His next enterprise was the conducting of a ranch at Fort Worth, Texas, and after one . year of this he went to Pottawatomie County, Kan., where he took charge of one of the finest cattle ranches in the State, for Dr. Williams, of Chicago. On his return to Illinois Mr. Zombro located at Lincoln, where he conducted a poul- try and produce house for one year, and also carried on a like business at Minier, Ill., for nineteen years, at the end of which time he was appointed to his present office, in which he has served with great credit. In political belief Mr. Zombro is an ardent Republican, and can always be found working for the interests of that party.


Mr. Zombro was married at Lincoln, Ill., Oc- tober 10, 1SS1, to Eldora White, a daughter of William White, now deceased, who was born near Lebanou, Ohio, and came with her parents to the vicinity of Atlanta, Ill., when sixteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Zombro have had the following children : Edna A., Mrs. George Kirk- bride, of Fulton County ; William F., a resident of California ; John C., who lives in Peoria ; Fay, Mrs. Fred Lower, of Minier, Ili .; Elmer, of Springfield, is a twin of Edgar, who died in in- fancy ; and Grace and Keith, at home.


ZORN, Henry, of Springfield, Ill., is a weli- known citizen and the regard in which he is held by his fellows is shown by the fact that he is now serving as Financial Secretary of Local No. 1632, United Mine Workers Union. He is a na- tive of Baden, Germany, born July 28, 1851, a son of Michael and Mary (Schaffer) Zorn, and their only child. The parents, also natives of Germany, came to America in 1853. spending three months on the water and landing at New Orleans. The father died in that city and the mother brought her son to Springfield in 1855. The father had served nine years in the Ger- man Army. The mother purchased some land in Salisbury Township and Henry worked for her and later carried on farming on his own ac- count. He was educated in the country schools of Salisbury Township and in the city schools of Springfield. His mother died in 1862.


Some years after his mother's death Mr. Zorn came to Springfield and entered the employ of Oak Ridge Cemetery Association, later work- ing two years in the rolling mills. He worked fourteen years for the Springfield Elevator Mill- ing Company, then took up topman and station- ary engineering and for ten years was employed by the Lincoln Coal Company. He is known as an efficient and skillful worker and stands well with his associates. He is a inember of the United Brethren Church and is affiliated with the Yeomen of America. In politics he is a Democrat.


Mr. Zorn was married in Gardner Township, Sangamon County, September 9, 1872, to Amelia


Winskey, born in Germany, September 6, 1857. Her father was an early settler of Salisbury Township and later moved to Gardner Town- ship, where he again engaged in farming, and there both he and his wife died. Nine children were born to Mr. Zorn and wife, of whom some are deceased, the others being : Mrs. Frank Carver, whose husband is a farmer living near Riverton; Mary, wife of Otto Winneborg, of Springfield; Rosie, wife of Elmer Glazebrook, of Peoria ; Elma, living at home; Howard, a traveling salesman, living at New Orleans; Leo, at home. There are twelve grandchildren in the family. Mr. Zorn owns a comfortable home at 832 Osburn Avenue, where he has lived for some time.


ZUCKSWERTH, Henry, a successful farmer liv- ing on Sections 21 and 22, Ball Township, San- gamon County, Ill., is a useful and public-spirited citizen and is much esteemed by all who know him, for his high character and benevolence. Mr. Zuckswerth was born in Brown County, Ind., March 8, 1856, and is a son of Christian G. and Henrietta (Lamberzahl) Zuckswerth, both na- tives of Germany. The father was a tanner and engaged in this occupation in Germany for some time before coming to America. He located in Ohio, there engaged in tanning, and later came to Brown County, Ind., where he engaged in farming. His death occurred in Wellsboro, Ind., in 1882. Both his parents and those of his wife spent their entire lives in Germany.


The boyhood of Henry Zuckswerth was spent on his father's farm and he attended the coun- try schools of Indiana. He remained with his par- ents until he was twenty-one years of age, then rented a farm of his father, and after his mar- riage lived for ten years on the farm where he was born. He then came to Sangamon County and worked ou various farms, first one near Mechanicsburg, then for Joseph Gatton (who lived near Mr. Zuckswerth's present home), and for a time for T. A. Shepherd, after which he rented the Gattou farm. He also rented a farm from Charles Shepherd for two years, then pur- chased sixty acres of his present farm, to which he has been able to add from time to time, as his finances warranted, until he now owns 119 acres of land. He has won a high standing in the community and has become known as a public-spirited, useful citizen, always ready to do his share towards promoting the general wel- fare. He has always beeu a Democrat in political views and has for some time served as Road Overseer.


Mr. Zuckswerth was married in Brown County, Ind., March 22, 1877, to Olive S. King, Rev. William Connor performing the ceremony. Mrs. Zuckswerth was born in Brown County March 16, 1858, and is a daughter of William L. and Mary (Monroe) King, both natives of Ohio, the former of whoin died in Brown County and the latter in Bartholomew County, Ind., and he a farmer by occupation. The father of Mrs. King was a native of Ohio and died in Indiana.


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Mr. Zuckswerth and his wife have no children of their own, but have shown their Christian character and kindness of heart by adopting two children, namely: Oscar E. Zuckswerth, born August 18, 1875, and a son of Louis Zuckswerth, who died in Indiana, and Arthur R. Clark, born in Springfield, August 26, 1895. The latter was taken by the Zuckswerth family from the Home of the Friendless in Springfield when he was but four years of age, and has been tenderly cared for by his foster-parents. They have reared Oscar from a tender age, and both boys have been given good educational advantages. Mr.


Zuckswerth and his wife are aiways ready to lend their aid and sympathy to those in trouble or need and take great satisfaction and pleasure in the good deeds they are able to accomplish. Both are members of the Methodist Church and carry their religious thoughts and principles into their every-day iives. Mr. Zuckswerth ha's won success as the result of persistent efforts and un- tiring industry. He and his wife are insured iu the Franklin Life and Mutual Protective League societies.


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