Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 68

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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Mr. Hay was a man of great physical power, but quiet and peacefui in manner, and of great strength of will and force of character. He was a true patriot, with firm and fixed principles of justice and duty. At the outhreak of the Civii War he took a strong stand for the Union, and during the years of that sauguinary conflict was deeply concerned aud auxious in regard to the final result. He was a near neighhor and warm personal friend of Abraham Lincolu. When the news of the assassination of the Pres- ideut was received, he was deeply affected, and on the day of the funeral in Springfield, he sat at his window and sorrowfully watched the procession that bore the remains of the mar- tyred President to its resting place. A few weeks later, May 20, 1865, in the ninety-first year of his age, he was called to his final rest.

Very soon after coming to Springfield Mr. Hay and his wife became members of the Bap- tist Church, of which he was a loyal aud earnest supporter until the end of his life. Be- fore that little orgauization had a place of its own in which to worship, his home was open for auy of its services. He was one of the three trustees to whom the land was deeded for the site of the first Baptist Church of Springfield. To an unusual degree he enjoyed the respect and even the veneration of his fellow citizens. He was a public-spirited man, and was the first to sign the promissory note to the State Bank, which secured the erection of the first State House huilding on the public square of Spring- field. One who knew' him well said of him: "His name was a synonym of honor and probity. His long white hair, his compact and powerful form, were for many years a notice- able sight in the streets of the town."

Three of his sons, Charies, Joseph, and Theodore, hecame physicians; and one, Milton, occupied a leading place as a member of the Illinois Bar. His grandson, the late John Hay, is well-known at home and ahroad as a diplo- mat, for nearly seven years and until his death on July 1, 1905. as Secretary of State under Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt. Two grandsons who hear the name of Hay reside in Springfield, Hon. Charles E. Hay, and Senator Logan Hay ; and another, Nathaniel Hay, lives in Champaign, III.

HAY, John. (Voi. I, pp. 225-226.)

HAY, Logan, attorney-at-law and State Sena- tor from the Springfield District, was born in the city of Springfield, February 17. 1871, the son of Milton and Mary (Logan) Hay. the lat- ter a daughter of the late Stephen Trigg Logan, one of Illinois' most noted members of the har. Mr. Hay received his primary education in the public schools of his native city, later entering Yale University from which he was graduated with the degree of A. B. in the class of 1893.

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He then entered the Harvard Law School, grad- uating therefrom iu 1897, the same year was admitted to the Sangamon County Bar as a member of the firm of Brown, Wheeler, Brown & Hay, of which he and his brother-in-law, Stu- art Brown, are the surviving members, the late C. C. Brown and S. P. Wheeler, the senior mem- bers of the firm, having passed away.

Enjoying superior opportunities and iuherit- ing rare abilities from his father and his ma- ternal grandfather, Mr. Hay has established for himself a high reputation in his profession and won the confidence of his fellow-citizens, as shown by his promotion to positions of public trust without the asking. The first public posi- tion to which he was called was that of Alder- man of his ward, for which he was chosen in 1903. In 1906 he was elected State Senator for the Springfield District, a position which he still holds by virtue of his re-election in 1910. Like his father, of quiet, unobtrusive manner, Mr. Hay depends upou what he actually accom- plishes for his constituents, rather than upon self-advertising, for the confidence which he en- joys.

Mr. Hay was married to Miss Lucy L. Bowen, and he and his wife have two children: Mary Douglass and Allce Houghton. In his business relations he is serving as Director of the Illi- nois National Bank.

HAY, Miiton. (Vol. I, p. 226.)

HAYES, Joseph W .- Belief in the ultimate future of Sangamon County land has resulted in the accumulation of wealth by many of the agriculturists of this favored locality. One of the men who had the pleasure of seeing his faith amply justified is Joseph W. Hayes, of Section 6, Cartwright Township. He was born on this farm September 27, 1852, in a small frame house, which is now included in his substantlal residence. He is a son of Augus- tus and Mary Ann (Wright) Ilayes, both na- tlves of Lancaster, Pa., where they married, after growing up together. Augustus Hayes is a son of John Hayes, a native of the North of Ireland, coming of Scotch and Irish an- cestry. They were all Protestants, belonging to the Presbyteriau Church.

Augustus Hayes was a man of some prom- inence in Lancaster County, living as he did in Mt. Joy, where he carried on a general store and operated a canal-boat. In spite of his successful business transactions, however, he decided he wanted a broader field for his children, and in 1848 sold out and moved to Illinois. Seven of his children were born in Lancaster County. All of them are now de- ceased except Joseph W. aud Mrs. Rebecca Fink, wife of George W. Fink. The others were : John, who died in Pennsylvania ; Sarah, who became the wife of Dr. Albert Atherton ; Mary J., who became the wife of R. J. Rudisell ; Charlotte, who became the wife of Isaac P. Smith; Albert, who died in Sangamon County in 1824.

The family mlgratlon was accomplished by water to Beardstown, and from there over- land to Springfield, where the winter of 1824 was spent. In the spring of 1825 they came to Cartwright Township, renting land on the old State Road. Many weary travelers par- took of the lavish hospitality of the old plo- neer, who never stopped to think of himself, but kept open house for all who needed rest aud refreshment. In 1826 he bought 640 acres, ou which he began to build a home. He had Inteuded to embark in a mercantile business, but found that it would not be profitable to do so, as the merchant of those days was ex- pected to carry his customers for a year and then take his pay in coon skins. Therefore, he devoted his energy to the development of his land. Here, as in Pennsylvania, he took a lively part in politics, supporting the Dem- ocratic party, and was a recognized leader in local affairs. While not a meiuber of any church, he contributed liberally towards the erection and support of numerous churches. Mrs. Hayes was a devout Christian lady, who passed away firm in the faith of the Methodist Church, in 1880. Her husband died Septem- ber 12, 1878, after having retired from active labor, on the farm he had made so valuable.

Joseph W. Hayes was brought up on the farm, attending the district school and those of Springfield. For some years he was in a mercantile business, but eventually sold out, having more faith in agriculture, and in 1876 he took charge of the homestead. He began farmiug on his own account after his marriage. This event took place March 12, 1877, when he was united' with Miss Faunle M. Pierce, born March 8, 1855, in Duchess County, N. Y., a daughter of Lowe and Louisa (Ferry) Pierce, but the only one of the family now sur- viving, her father passing away in 1898, and her mother in July, 1900. All her brothers and sisters died In infancy. The family came to Pleasant Plains about 1870. Mr. Pierce was in early life a maker of scythes and sickles by hand, but later was a farmer. He was also a blacksmith, and was well known in this lo- callty.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hayes began farming on the property which they still own, and here all thelr children. have been born, they being: Harry D., a farmer of Wyoming ; Mary Maud, at home; Karl Lowell, a physician and surgeon of Farmersville, Ill .; August W., a graduate of the agricultural de- partment of the State University, now in charge of the experimentai farms in various parts of State; Zella F., a teacher in the public schools of Tallula, Ill .; Rose May, and Oliver H., at home. For fifty-eight years Mr. Hayes has been identified with the best interests of San- gamon County, and since 1824 the Hayes fam- ily have been leaders there. He has always taken an interest in publlc matters, giving hls support to the Democratic party. Fraternally he belongs to the Masonle organization, being

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affiliated with Lodge No. 700, of Pleasant I'lains. The family all belong to the Presby- terian Church and give it a hearty and intel- ligent support. While Mr. Hayes has always refused to permit his name to be used on the ticket of his party, he has giveu his services for many years as a School Director, and it is largely due to his efforts that his home district has secured such good teachers and the children such Intelligeut supervision of their interests. His farm coutains 185 acres, on which he raises a good grade of stock, includ- ing horses, cattle, hogs aud sheep. The land is in a high state of development and his crops are astonishingly large. No mau stands higher in the community than he as an intelligent and successful farmer aud broad-uriuded, loyal citizen.

HAYES, Michael .- Those who have been fortu- nate enough to succeed in their life work are able to retire before old age overtakes theu, and to enjoy, during the evening of life, the comforts to which their toil has entitled them. Springfield is the home of a number of these substantial men. and one of which it is justly proud is Michael Hayes, a veterau of the Civil War, boru iu Waterford, Ireland, May 12, 1838, a son of Patrick aud Mary (Kennedy) Hayes, both uatives of Ireland, farming people, who lived and died in their own land.

Michael Hayes was educated in Ireland and worked at different occupations in his native country, until he came to America, in June, 1859, landing in New York. From that city he came to St. Louis, after a stay of four months, and muade the latter city his home for a year. By this time war had been de- clared, and the fiery young Irishman enlisted, In May, 1861, in Company A, Second United States Artillery, serving faithfully and weli. un- til he received his honorable discharge in 1864. Returning to St. Louis, he spent about four months there, coming to Springfield, October 5, 1864, since which time this city has been his home. For a number of years he was em- ployed in various positions by the City of Springfield, and was conscientious in the dis- charge of his duties, as he had been while a soldier. He has accumulated some realty, own- ing his own house and other city property.

The young hero, newly returned from the war. was married in St. Louis, August 1, 1864, to Ellen Foley, born in Waterford, Ireland, In 1844. Her parents also spent their lives in Ireland. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes : Ella M .. wife of John Lanterbeck, a farmer living in the vicinity of Springfield, Sangamon County ; Patrick R., a member of the Springfield Fire Department stationed at En- gine House No. 1; and a child died In infancy. Mr. Hayes belongs to Stephenson Post, G. A. R., of Springfield, in which he is Banner Bearer. He belongs to St. Joseph's Catholic Church of the city. His political affillations are with the Democratic party. For a number

of years he has taken an active part in all the affairs of his Post, aud is a thoroughly repre- sentative muember. Nothing pleases him better than to relate stories of the thrilling days when he and his comrades were engaged in defending the Nation, aud if space permitted their iusertion here, they would furnish in- teresting reading. .

HAYNES, Roscoe A., a well-known citizen of Springfield, was born in MacoupIn County, Ill., September 30, 1882, sou of John A. and Eliza- beth (Darrah) Haynes. John A. Haynes was born in Macoupin County, October 11, 1853. Ilis parents were early settlers of that county, where his father died in 1886. The parents of Eliza- beth Darrah came originally from Richmond, Va., and located iu Ohio before the Civil War, coming to Iilinois iu 1867. Elizabeth Darralı was born in Cincinnati, Ohlo, iu June, 1856. John A. Haynes and his wife live on a farm iu Macoupin County, and there Roscoe A. Ilaynes spent his boyhood and attended the public school. After leaving school he worked some time on his father's farm.

As Mr. Haynes was uot content with farm life he went to Chicago and became a dry-goods salesman in the employ of John V. Farwell Com- pany, and worked there three years. He re- turned to his father's farin for a vacation and in 1905 came to Springfield. Ile was employed three months by Brice-Surless-Pana Company, then began working for the Prudential Insurance Company, aud was so successful in this line he has followed it siuce. He was solicitor three and one-half years, then was promoted to the post of Assistaut Superintendent, which he still holds. He has applied himself enthusiastically to his work and has done well for himself and for the company for which he works.

Mr. Haynes was married. at Chicago, IlI .. September 27, 1905, to Miss Clara M. Russell, born October 3, 1884. danghter of William J. and Josephine Russell, the former born Decem- ber 30, 1860, and the latter May 25, 1866. Mr. Russell's parents came from Glasgow, Scotland, and his wife's parents came from Hanover, Ger- many. Mr. and Mrs. Russeil moved from Can- ada to Chicago in 1880, aud still live in that city, where the father is engaged in printing business. They had children as follows: Clara, Mrs. Haynes; Ellie, Lottie M .; Arthur, em- ployed by W. P. Herrick, a commission mer- chant ; and Evelyn, all residing in Chicago.

Mr. Haynes is a member of the Presbyterian Church and in politics is a Republican. He has formed many friends in Springfield and stands well with his associates. He is very fond of baseball and greatly enjoys watching a good game whenever he has the opportunity. His Grandfather Darrah served three years in the Civil War and three uncles of Mr. Haynes also served in the war.

HAYNIE, Isham N. (Voi. I, p. 227.)

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HAYS, Harry .- A fact now being recognized is that a man's personality plays an important part in his business. Through a pleasaut, genial mauner, a mau can attract trade, and can secure it with good articles. Harry Hays, wholesale and retail cigar dealer of Springfield, one of the most popular men of the city, can justly feel that his courtesy has been of valuable as- sistance to him. He was born in Madison County, Ky., January 28, 1867, a son of Frauk and Louise (Terrell) Hays, natives of Ken- tucky, the former born in 1835. The father was a shoemaker by trade, who moved to Blooming- ton, Ill., with his family, in 1881. There be worked at his trade, building up a large business and continuing in it until his death, in that city, in 1893. Mrs. Hays and the rest of the family moved to Springfield after the demise of Mr. Hays, aud this continued to be the family home, Mrs. Ilays dying two years ago.

Ilarry Hays grew up in Bloomington and Springfield, aud is a graduate of the high school. Leaving school, he entered the employ of tbe Railroad News Company, and for several years was one of its valued employes. He went from this work into a restaurant business in Spring- field, and after developing it very materially, sold it to start hls present enterprise. He now carries a iarge stock of tobacco, cigars, and smokers' supplies, and controls a good retail and wholesale trade, that is rapidly increasing.

Mr. Hays was married in Springfield. July 9, 1900, to Anna Packard, born in Peorla, Ill. Her parents spent their lives in Peorla, where they died, leaving considerable property. They were prominent in that city, and their loss was deeply felt by a number, In addition to their home cir- cle. Mr. Hays is a Republicau, and a member of the Catholic Church. Both he and his wife are very popular socially and bave gathered about them a delightful circle of friends, to whom they dispense a charming hospitality.

HAYS, JAMES (deceased), an honored veteran of the Civil War and a farmer of Clear Lake Township, Sangamon, was prominent in church and Masonic circles and also belonged to Stephenson Post No. 30, G. A. R., of Springfield. He was an industrious and conscientious man and a good citizen, and had many warm friends to mnourn his loss. He was born in Indiana, in 1842, son of Samuei and Mary Hays, the former a farmer and carpenter. Samuel Hays brought his family from Indiana to Illinois and settled at Hamliton, where liis death occurred, and both he and his wife died about 1890. Two sons and one danghter survive and one son besides James, is deceased.

James Hays received his education in the public schools of Indiana and after leaving school worked some time on his father's farın. He was employed six years in the rolling mills at Springfield, and in 18SS bought a small tract of land In Ciear Lake Township, where he car- ried on farming two years. In 1864 Mr. Hays

enlisted for service in the Union Army aud served one year. He came to Illinols as a young man aud spent many years at Hamilton. There was a log house on his farm in Clear Lake Township, where his widow now resides. IIe was an active member of the Methodist cbnrcb, and in politics was a Republican.

Mr. Hays was married, In Springfield, in Jan- nary, 1876, to Susan, daughter of Jeremiah and Pauliua Brock, who was born February 27, 1841. Her father was born near Bioomington, Ill., aud her mother in Louisville, Ky., and came to Illi- nois when about fifteen years of age. Mr. Brock died when nearly seventy years old and his widow survived to be eighty-four. They were parents of seven children, of whom three were daughters, and three children now survive: Jeremlab, of Keokuk, Iowa; Frank, of Butler, Ill., and Mrs. Hays. Mr. Ilays and his wife had one son Fred Morgan, a farmer living near Holliday, Mo., who is married and has had six children, of whom four survive. Mrs. Hays owns five acres of iand and has lived on this place the past twenty-two years. She is well known in the community and has many friends.

HEBERLING, Thomas H., one of Sangamon County's oldest citizens and an honored veteran of the Civil War, was born in Darrstown. Pa., February 13, 1823, and is a son of George and Catherine (Youngman) Heberling, the former a native of Lancaster County and the latter of Union County, Pa., and the father born in 1791. Catherine Youngman's father fought in the Revolutionary War under General Mifflin. and George Ileberling fonght in the War of 1812. The latter was a millwright by trade.

Thomas HI. Heberling was educated at Lewis- town, Pa., and passed his childhood on the farm with his parents. He assisted bis fatber in the erection of many mills in Pennsylvania, and filled the first mortise wbeel in the city of Springfield, in 1865. He has been a res- ident of Sangamon County since August, 1865, having come there after the war.

February 28, 1864. Mr. Heberling enlisted at Warsaw. Ill., in Company E, One Hundred Eighteenth Illinois Infantry, and served to the close of the war, being mustered out at Baton Rouge, La., July 10, 1865. He served some time In the Quartermaster's Department at Baton Rouge, and worked for a time at New Orleans for the Government, as pattern-maker. He is a member of the G. A. R. and has an honorable record as a soldier.

Mr. Heberling was married at Palmyra, Mo., in July, 1854, to Rebecca Fryberger, who was born in Lancaster Connty, Pa., in 1819. daughter of John Fryberger, also a native of that county. Her mother was also a native of Pennsylvania. Two children were born of this marriage, namely : Kate, married W. B. Adams, of Taylorville, was born in Hannibal, Mo., In 1856, and has two children, and Ella, who was born in Warsaw, Ill., in 1862, mar- ried William Schlitt, a farmer living seven

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miles northwest of Springfield, and they have reared eight children, all of whom are liviug.

Mr. Heberling has considerable inechauical ability and has made severel useful inventions, amoug them many years ago a twine binder, which he lost through muisplaced confidence iu others. He is uow nearing the age of ninety years, hut is active around his farm and en- joys excellent health and strength. He ilas patented a number of his inventions. Besides his property iu Sangamon County he has a farm in Virginia, which he has owned since 1858. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. Although a Republican in political principles he has sometimes voted for Democratic can- didates when he has considered it would be for the general welfare that he should do so. He is public-spirited and patriotic and takes an active interest in current events and issues. He is very well known iu the community where lie lives and has the respect and friendship of all who have had dealings with him. He owns a farm of ten acres in the city of St. Andrews, Fla. He resides on a farm with his sou-in- law, Wm. H. Schlitt, seven miles northwest of Springfield.

HEIDLER, Samuel H., Principal of the Con- verse School, at Springfield, Ill., is one of the scholarly and well equipped educators of the country, who, in devotiug himself to the arduous life of a teacher, chose a path of many difficul- ties, but one that has also had its compensations, for he has seen hundreds of his pupils go out into the world from under his iustruction and successfully meet the requirements of modern civilization. Mr. Heldler was born in Lancaster County, Pa., September 6, 1861, and is a son of Levi and Martha (Hogendoubler) Heidler. The maternal great grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier and his paternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers in Pennsylvania.

Levi Heidler, the father, was born in Lancas- ter County, August 23, 1815, carried on farming as an occupation, and died in his native neigh- borhood, in 1902. The family is long-lived, one of his aunts having lived to be one hundred and six years of age. She died in 1876 and could re- member the Revolutionary War. Levi Heidler married Martha Hogendoubler, who was born iu Lancaster County, April 1, 1820, and died in 1907. Teu children were born to this union, namely : Anna, who married Christian Shenk, lives in Lancaster County ; William ; Henry ; Har- riet, who is the wife of Dr. Henry Brenneman, in Lancaster County; Barbara ; Cyrus; Sarah, who is the wife of Dr. Charles McCauley, of Petersburg, Pa .; Martha, who is the wife of C. K. Shenk ; Samuel H., and Horace.

Samuel H. Heidler was reared on the old homestead, which land had been secured by his ancestors from the Penns. He attended the coun- try schools and graduated from the couuty high school in 1879. From the first educational work appealed to him and he chose teaching rather than any other profession. After one year in the

school-room in Lancaster County, he entered the Millersville State Normal School, in September, 1880, and graduated there iu July, 1883. Two years of teaching and study in Lancaster County followed and in 1885 he received his Master de- gree and a State Teacher's Certificate in Peilil- sylvania. Mr. Heidler theu came to Sangamon County and taught two years at Cantrall and two more at Pleasant Plains. He was elected principal of the Stuart School at Springfield and served as such from September, 1889, until July, 1893. Mr. Heidler then weut to California and spent two years in the State University at Berke- ley, returning to Illinois in 1895. In June of that year he was elected Superintendent of the Schools of Ottawa, Ill., where he remained until June, 1899, when he again became a student, spending the following year in the University of Chicago. In 1900 he was elected to his present position. He is recognized as a man of learning, experience, and a large measure of executive ability. His standards have always been of the highest and his influence upou his pupils has been inspiring. His uprightness of character and his frank personality have been prominent factors in his life.

Professor Heidler was married by au English Lutheran minister, a former friend, at Kansas City, Mo., July 29, 1893, to Miss Cordelia Bunn, who was born at Springfield, Ill., one of five chil- dren boru to her parents, who were uatives of New Jersey. She was the third in order of birth, the others being: Mrs. Charles Seaman, Mrs. Charles Bovard, Joseph F. and Norcross. Two children have been born to Professor and Mrs. Heidler : Martha, born May 14, 1894, and Jo- seph B., born May 22, 1896. They are members of the Christlan Church. Prof. Heidler has been a liberal contributor to other religious and char- itable organizations. Fraternally he is a Knight of Pythias and a Mason. He is active in all the Masonic bodies, being Past Commander of El- wood Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar, at Springfield. .

HENDRICKS, Joseph, a retired miner living at Riverton, Ill., was born iu Nicholas County, Ky., October 14, 1845, son of James and M. (McClelland) Hendricks, the former a native of Nicholas County, Ky., born_ April 18, 1819, and the latter born in Bath County, Ky., in 1816. The parents were farmers and came from Ken- tucky to Illinois in 1852, settling near Barclay, Sangamon County, where for several years they conducted a farm. Later they moved to River- ton, where the father engaged in mining in which occupation he continued until his death, June 27, 1888. His widow survived until 1891. They were parents of seven sons and two daughters. and three sons and two daughters are now living : Frank, Charles and Joseph, all of Riverton; Mary, wife of Albert Jones, of Riverton ; Mattie. wife of Henry Shaw, of Peoria, III.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Volume II, part 2, Part 68

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