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but his wife's failing health necessitated his resignation. He returned to Kirksville, Mo., upon her request, as she desired to be near her relatives in the last days of her illness. Upon returning to Kirksville, he accepted the chair of Commercial Law and Arithmetic in the Kirksville Mercantile College, and filled that position until the close of the school year in 1893.
Mrs. Hartford, having been cured of an ap- parently fatal illness (hemorrhage of the lungs) by means of what was a comparatively new healing science (Osteopathy), he turned his attention to the study of that science in 1893, and in 1897, was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville. He then started out as one of the pioneers of this school of medicine, determined to fight its battles, demonstrate its effectiveness and com- pel deserved recognition. After practicing with remarkable success at Clarinda, Iowa, for a few months, he went to Ogden, Utah, where he gained distinction both by the cures he effected, and by his maintenance in the courts of his right to practice under the laws of that State. After being successful in the courts of Utah, he returned to Illinois in 1898, be- cause he deemed it better for his family, and became the pioneer practitioner of Osteopathy in Champaign and surrounding counties in Eastern Illinois. In the fall of 1899, he lo- cated permanently in Champaign, and has since built up a large practice in that city. He has been a leader in various movements to elevate the standard of his profession to the highest possible plane. As early as 1897, he aided in organizing the American Osteopathic Association. In 1899, he became one of the organizers of the Illinois Osteopathic Associa- tion, and in 1903, was elected chairman of the Board of Trustees of that Association, and in- augurated the movement which resulted in the organization of district associations of Osteopathy throughout Illinois. At present (1905) he is President of the Illinois State Osteopathic Association. He has been a pio- neer practitioner of Osteopathy in three States, and the part he has taken in gaining for it official recognition and public commendation, has been an important one. He led in the last General Assembly one of the fiercest bat- tles for the recognition of Osteopathy as an independent school of medicine, that has ever been fought in the annals of the State's his-
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tory, and was only defeated by a little midnight masquerade.
Dr. Hartford was married, in 1882, to Miss Hattie Sterrett, who was born in Missouri, but spent her early years in Iowa. Mrs. Hart- ford is a daughter of the Union soldier, John- son Elrod Sterrett, a native of Pennsylvania, who went in early days, to Putman County, Mo., where he married Margaret Ryals. When Hattie was six months old, her father enlisted as a Union soldier in Company B, Eleventh Regiment Missouri Cavalry, and died in June, 1862, while in service. Her mother died soon after, and Hattie was left an orphan at a very tender age.
The children born to Dr. and Mrs. Hartford are: Naoma R. and Dr. William Scott Hart- ford, the latter of whom was graduated from the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, at Chicago, in 1904, and has since graduated at the Bennett Eclectic College, at Chicago. He will be associated in practice with his father at Champaign, Ill. Dr. Wil- liam P. Hartford is the author of the article on Osteopathy in this work, in which he has given the generally accepted definition of that science.
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WILLIAM R. HAVARD (deceased), a pio- neer of Champaign County, was born in South Wales, March 25, 1829, spent his early life on a farm in his native country, and was mainly engaged in agricultural pursuits previous to coming to the United States in 1856. His cash capital when he landed in New York was $100, and this was much reduced when he settled on a tract of land in Vermilion County, Ill. A few years later he removed to Homer, Cam- paign County, where he entered upon a pros- perous business carreer. He was one of the leading farmers of this region for nearly forty years, thereafter aiding in the development of its resources through his intelligent business management as an agriculturist, and through his promotion of public enterprises, such as providing for the drainage of the country, the making of good roads, etc. He was Township Commissioner for several years and held other local offices, contributing his spare time to the betterment of the community in educational affairs and church work. He and his wife were members of the Christian Church, in which he was an elder for many years. Re-
tiring from active life in 1893, he moved to Ur- bana, where he died in 1899.
Mrs. Havard, who survives her husband, was Miss Rachel Jones before her marriage, and was born in Monmouthshire, Wales. Their children now living (1905) are: Mrs. Alice Colwell, of Everly, Iowa; Mrs. Mary E. Skin- ner, of Urbana; Elon, of Holdridge, Neb .; Albert H., of Urbana; Mrs. Jennie R. Mann, of Chicago; and Oliver D., also of Chicago.
ELMER HAWKINS was born i 1878 in Champaign County, Ill., where he attended the public schools. He subsequently engaged in operating a sand bank east of Mahomet, which he continued until 1902. He then entered into the livery business in the town of Mahomet, and his father constructed a large barn, 48x60 feet, which he occupied in 1903. He has since conducted a feed and livery stable, and runs a "bus" line to all trains. He also has charge of Abbott's Hall, which he operates as a roller skating rink and opera house. His father, Jasper S. Hawkins, of Indiana, who was a cooper by trade, died August 24, 1903.
In 1904 Mr. Hawkins was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Siburt, a native of Illinois. Religiously he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent order of Foresters. Mrs. Hawkins is a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the order of Rebeccas.
GEORGE W. HAYES, a well known farmer of Champaign County, was born in Ogden Township, September 3, 1863, the son of Wil- liam and Mary (Byrnette) Hayes. He acquired his education in the district schools of Cham- paign County, and subsequently engaged in farming, which occupation he has since suc- cessfully followed. Politically he is a stanch supporter of the Democratic party, and in re- ligion he and his family are adherents of the Methodist Church.
On February 19, 1884, Mr. Hayes was married to Rebecca A., a daughter of Albert and Per- melia (Allhands) Frederick, and eight children have been born to them, namely: Nellie, Mary Permelia, Cloyde, John Winford, Ethel, Helen, Xenia and Lennie, all of whom are living.
William Hayes, the father of George W. Hayes, was born in Ballacola, Quenn's County,
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Ireland, in 1820. He was married to Miss Mary Byrnette, October 31, 1842, and in April, 1851, emigrated to America, settling in Darke County, Ohio. From there he moved to Illi- nois, locating in what was then known as Homer Township, Champaign County, but which later was divided into two townships, the northern half constituting Ogden Town- ship. There he resided until his death, which occurred March 9, 1874, at the age of fifty-four years. Mrs. Hayes, who was known generally as Aunt Mary, was born in Kuildurry, Queen's County, Ireland, in 1820. She was one of the earliest residents of Homer Township, and a woman of sterling worth, always willing and ready to lend her services whenever required to care for the sick and needy. She became united with the church in Ireland during the dark days of Methodism, and remained a faith- ful member until her death, January 22, 1903, at the age of eighty-two years, two months and twenty-two days. Six children survive her- two sons and four daughters-all of whom reside near the old homestead in Ogden Town- ship.
EDMOND HAYS, a retired farmer, residing at No. 207 West Illinois Street, Urbana, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, October 16, 1848, the son of Morgan and Elizabeth (Larramore) Hays, the former born in 1824, in Fayette County, Ohio, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Morgan and Elizabeth Hays were the parents of nine children, and the father was a prominent and successful farmer, being well known as a first class judge of horses and cattle. He also raised and bought colts, in which line of business he was suc- cessful. He was a member of the Masonic order. His death occurred in 1894, in Fayette County, Ohio. His wife, who was a member of the Presbyterian church, died in 1882, at the age of sixty years. The maternal grand- parents of Edmond Hays were Thomas and Elizabeth Larramore, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and died in Ohio. The paternal grandfather was William Hays, a pioneer of Fayette County, Ohio, who served in the War of 1812, and came from Kentucky in the '20s. His wife, Jane Lynn, lived to the age of eighty years.
Edmond Hays received his early mental training in the public schools of Ohio, and coming to Illinois in 1875, located near Sid-
ney, Champaign County, where he followed farming until 1897, when he removed to Ur- bana,. He still owns a well-improved farm of 215 acres in Champaign County, which he leases to tenants.
Socially, Mr. Hays is a member of the Ma- sonic order. He was married in October, 1874, to Miss Mary C. Smith, a native of Fayette County, Ohio, and a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Smith, highly respected and well known citizens of that county. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hays became the parents of three children, namely: Don, a civil engineer, who is engaged in railroad construc- tion work, and resides at Muskogee, Indian Ter- ritory; Carl, a civil engineer in the employ of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company; and Tessie, who died in June, 1889, at the age of six years. Mrs. Hays is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church.
RICHARD P. HAYES, farmer, Ogden Town- ship, Champaign County, Ill., was born in the
RICHARD P. HAYES.
county where he now resides, July 1, 1861, the son of Richard and Lizzie (Pierson) Hayes. Richard Hayes, the father, was born in Ire- land in 1831, the son of John and Elizabeth
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(Carter) Hayes, and in 1851, accompanied by three of his brothers, came to America and settled in Butler County, Ohio, three years later (1854) removing to Ogden, Ill. In Decem- ber, 1853, he was married to Miss Lizzie Pier- son, who was born in 1833, and to them five children were born-one son and four daugh- ters: Richard P., Caroline, Dana, Lizzie and Rosey. In 1886 Richard P. Hayes was married to Miss Sadie Truax, daughter of James and Margaret (McClughen) Truax, and of this union seven children have been born: Esther, born June 1, 1887, died June 6, 1888; Dulcie, born April 22, 1889; James, born February 27, 1893, died February 6, 1897; Lizzie, born June 22, 1896; Lenor, born March 5, 1899; Roy, born August 8, 1901; and Hollis, born October 31, 1904. In 1904 Mr. Hayes erected a hand- some residence on the outskirts of Ogden vil- lage. In religious faith Mr. Hayes is a Meth- odist.
JAMES WELLEN HAYS was born in Green- ville, Darke County, Ohio, February 10, 1848. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Champaign County, Ill., and here his early mental training was obtained in the public schools. This was supplemented by a course in the State Normal School at Normal, Ill., from which he was graduated in 1869. Later, he began teaching, and for two years, was located at Paris, Ill. He then came to Urbana and was appointed Principal of the city schools, since which time he has continuously served in the capacities of Principal and Superintendent, with the exception of one year, -1875-76. As an evidence of the excellent work he has accomplished, it may be stated that, during his first year in this position, the enrollment was 292 scholars and seven assist- ant teachers. Now the number is 1,500 schol- ars and thirty-seven teachers.
Mr. Hays was brought up in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his father is now accredited as the oldest member of the first charge in Urbana.
WILLIAM HAYS was born in Fayette County, Ohio, February 24, 1855, the son of Morgan and Eliza (Larrimer) Hays, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter, of Pennsylvania. Morgan Hays was an exten- sive breeder of thoroughbred horses, some of which became track celebrities. He died Feb-
ruary 16, 1897, and the death of his wife oc- curred October 1, 1879. They left nine chil- dren, all of whom are living.
William Hays was the fifth child in order of birth, and was reared on his father's farm, making farming his life occupation. He re- ceived his early mental training in the district schools of Fayette County, Ohio, where he re- mained until 1889. Previously to this he had purchased, in 1887, his present farm, compris- ing 80 acres of land, and settled upon it two years later. He has erected a commodious residence, together with barns and other out- buildings, and has fenced in his land and planted trees, making a most desirable home.
In politics, Mr. Hays is a Republican, and has served as School Director. Socially, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been Master of Lodge No. 347, Sidney, Ill. Mr. Hays was married in Fayette County, Ohio, on February 24, 1881, to Ora V. Parrett, a daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Allen) Par- rett, and one child was born to them, who died, while still an infant, in 1898.
FRED HAZEN was born June 2, 1857, in Woodford, Ill., and was there educated in the public schools. His paternal great-grand- father was Solomon Hazen, his paternal grandparents being Lyman and Polly (In- graham) Hazen. His parents were Horace and Sarah A. (Kellogg) Hazen, the former born in Hartford, Vt., in 1823, and the latter in the same State in 1827. The father came to Illinois from Vermont in 1853, the journey from Ohio to Champaign being made with teams. Fred was reared on his father's farm, where he remained until February, 1876, when he moved to Champaign County and bought a farm of eighty acres in Newcomb Township. He served as Township Collector for one term, school trustee for a similar period, and at present (1904) holds the office of School Director. In religion he adheres to the Meth- odist faith.
Mr. Hazen was united in marriage in 1886 to Miss Lelia Bonner, who is a native of Ohio, whence she moved to Illinois and acquired her education in the public schools in Cham- paign and the State Normal at Normal, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Hazen the following children have been born: Kate, Edna, George, Fred, Jr., and Francis Lyman.
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HORACE HAZEN. (deceased) was born July 13, 1823, at Pomfret, Vt., the son of Lyman and Polly (Ingraham) Hazen, natives of the Green Mountain State. His mother died when he was about three years of age, and he was brought up by a guardian, Abner Fuller, of Stowe, Vt. He was treated by his foster parents with all the love and consider- ation bestowed upon an own child. That he appreciated their kindness was later shown by his buying and managing the old home- stead, when he reached his maturity. To this place, three years later, he took his wife in the person of Sarah Ann Kellogg, a native of Vermont, to whom he was married June 2, 1847. She was the daughter of Warren and Jennie (Gregg) Kellogg, also natives of Ver- mont. Together they worked faithfully, and kindly took care of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller; but, six years later, reluctantly retired to seek another home in the new West.
In the spring of 1853, Mr. Hazen, together with his wife and her father (her mother hav- ing previously died), came to Woodstock, Ohio. In the fall of the same year, they joined a colony of nine or ten families, who drove across the country into Illinois. They passed through Mahomet, then called Middle- town, and then on to Clinton, DeWitt County, where some relatives of Mrs. Hazen were liv- ing. From there they went on to Metamora, Woodford County, where they lived during the following winter. Then Mr. Hazen and his three brothers-in-law bought adjoining farms.
On his eighty acres Mr. Hazen erected a good house and barn, and made substantial improvements, including the planting of an orchard and shade trees. Later he bought eighty acres adjoining, but in 1875, sold out at a fair price, and came to Champaign County. Here he purchased 340 acres of good land near Mahomet, and, as the years passed, instituted numerous changes which greatly increased the beauty and value of the home- stead. His object in coming to Champaign County was to secure enough land to enable him to locate his boys near him.
Mr. Hazen died March 18, 1905, at his farm home in Newcomb Township, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery by the side of his beloved wife, who died January 15, 1897. His death .
was greatly mourned by his sons, grandchil-
dren and neighbors. He was a Republican in politics, but never cared for the honors or emoluments of public office, preferring to give his attention to his home and farm. He was a charitable man, and always willing to help in any good cause or case of need.
The three surviving sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hazen are: Fred, Pearl and Mark. Fred, the eldest, married Lelia M. Bonner, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio. Her father, W. J. Bonner, removed from Ohio to Illinois many years ago, and here she grew to woman- hood and acquired her education in the pub- lic schools of Champaign, and the State Nor- mal University, at Normal, Ill., and became a successful teacher in Champaign County. To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hazen the following named children have been born: Kate E., Edna B., George W., Fred, Jr., and Francis Lyman. The second son, Pearl Hazen, mar- ried Adeline Jayne, and their children are: Sarah A., Horace A., Martha Jennette, Wiley Eugene and Edwin Mark. The third son mar- ried Cora Funston, a daughter of John Funs- ton (now deceased), and they live in Cham- paign. Daniel (who is deceased) married Jessie L. Reeder, a daughter of J. H. Reeder, of Metamora (now deceased). Of this union one child was born, Cecil R. They reside at Fisher, Ill. George, the eldest of the fam- ily, was accidentally killed. He was married to Emma Ellis, then of Metamora. To them was born one daughter, Nellie, who is married to Joseph Fletcher, of Salisbury, Mo. Their children and Mildred and Hazen. Another son, Ed., lived to maturity, when he was called hence. Two daughters died many years ago: Ellen, aged two years, and Alma, aged seven years. The three surviving sons of Mr. Haz- en, like their father, are stanch Republicans. Fred is an efficient member of the School Board, and has been on the Township Cen- tral Committee many years.
ROBERT FRANKLIN HEATER was born October 14, 1859, in Urbana, Ill., the son of Harrison and Mary Jane (Yeazel) Heater, both natives of Ohio. They moved to Ford County, Ill., where the mother died in 1869. The family subsequently moved to Champaign County, and resided in Stanton Township. In politics, the father was a Democrat, and he
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and his wife were members of the Methodist Church.
Robert F. Heater received his mental train- ing in the schools of Champaign and Ford County, after which he worked for "Zack" Corray and others for a number of years. He then rented the Lydia Merrett farm for five years, worked three years on the E. A. Shaw farm, and five years on the farm of Mr. Yea- zel. In 1898 he bought his present farm of eighty acres, where he has built a barn and outbuildings, and has generally improved the place. In politics he supports the Republican party, although the other members of his fam- ily are Democrats. Socially he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Court of Honor.
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In 1886, Mr. Heater was united in marriage to Miss Annie Burley, of Stanton Township, who is a daughter of Joseph and Susanne (Motsebacher) Burley, both natives of Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Heater have been born four children: Haulsie, Dottie, John and Robert.
WILLIAM AMES HEATH was born June 29, 1862, in Sullivan County, Ind., and was a member of the Class of '83 in the University of Illinois. He entered the Champaign Na- tional Bank at Champaign, Ill., as a messen- ger, in May, 1883. In March, 1902, he resigned after holding the office of cashier for several years, and became State Bank Examiner, su- pervising State banking institutions in Chi- cago and vicinity. In November, 1904, he was chosen Vice-President of the Hibernian Bank- ing Association in the City of Chicago, and in January, 1905, was elected to a Directorship in the same institution. While a resident of Champaign, Mr. Heath served at times both as City and School Treasurer, and was twice a delegate from Champaign County to Repub- lican State conventions. In 1901 he was named by the Governor as a member of the Illinois State Commission to the Pan-Ameri- can Exposition at Buffalo.
Mr. Heath removed his residence to Evans- ton, Ill., in December, 1904, but still holds his properties in Champaign, and remains on the Board of Directors of the Champaign National Bank.
On June 17, 1890, Mr. Heath was united in marriage with Clara Owens, who was born in Baltimore County, Md., where she pursued
her early studies. Three children are the off- spring of their union, namely: Nathaniel P., William O. and Florence B.
Politically Mr. Heath is a supporter of the Republican party. Religiously he worships in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to the Sigma Chi (collegiate) Fraternity, and is also fraternally associated with the Ma- sonic Order, Knights of Pythias and the Mod- ern Woodmen of America.
U. D. HECOX was born in Lockport, N. Y., January 21, 1849, the son of Carlos Y. and Clara Shaw (Dickson) Hecox, the former be- ing a native of New York and the latter of Indiana. They were married in the Hoosier State and later moved to Lockport, where they remained for two years and then moved to Mahomet, Champaign County, Ill., in 1856. The father was a Methodist preacher, and an active member of the ministry until his death in April, 1894. His wife's death occurred in 1871.
The subject of this sketch obtained his early education in the public schools of Cham- paign County, which was supplemented by a course in a commercial college, where he re- ceived a diploma, certifying. his qualifications as a bookkeeper. In this occupation he was engaged for several years. Afterwards, for eight years, he was engaged in railroading, and then conducted a lumber yard in Sidney for nineteen years. Disposing of this busi- ness in 1904, he took charge of the Farmer's Elevator, as manager. The firm deals in grain, coal, pumps, etc., the plant is new, and the elevator has a capacity of 40,000 bushels.
Mr. Hecox was married in 1883, to Lucre- tia Wathen, and they have two children: Eliz- abeth B. and Cedric D.
In politics he is a Republican; has served as Village Tax Collector and Treasurer, and was President of the Village for two terms. Socially Mr. Hecox is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and in religion affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, in which he is an elder.
GEORGE S. HEFFLEY was born in Wil- liamsport, Warren County, Ind., August 22, 1873, the son of Benjamin E. and E. F. (Smith) Heffley, natives of Indiana and Iowa, respectively. The father is of German extrac-
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tion, while the mother's ancestors were French. Benjamin E. Heffley followed the trade of house carpentry for many years, and with his brothers, James and Barton R., en- listed in an Indiana regiment during the Civil War, and took part in many battles. Although he had many narrow escapes, he was never wounded or captured. James was killed in battle. Benjamin E. was severely wounded in one engagement, from the effects of which he has suffered during the later years of his life.
Mr. Heffley came to Urbana in 1889, and has since resided in that city, where he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episco- pal Church. His father, John Heffley, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was a shoe- maker by trade. His death occurred about the year 1884, at the age of seventy-three years. His wife's maiden name was Anna Gregory. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Heffley are Joseph D. and Elizabeth Smith, who came from Iowa, but now reside in Okla- homa, their ages being, respectively, eighty- three and seventy-six years. They are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Joseph D. Smith was among the first in Iowa to respond to the call of President Lin- coln for volunteers at the beginning of the Civil War, serving for three months, after which he enlisted in a three-years' regiment.
Benjamin E. Heffley was one of six chil- dren, five of whom are still living. His wife was one of seven children, all of whom sur- vive. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Heffley, six are living.
George S. Heffley, the subject of this sketch, received his early mental training in the common schools of Vermilion County and Danville, Ill., and later, learned the carpen- ter's trade. He became actively engaged in business in Urbana, September 4, 1899, since which time he has successfully conducted a second-hand furniture, repairing and uphol- stering store, and also a carpenter shop at No. 110 West Elm street. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. (of which he is Master Work- man), the Knights of the Modern Maccabees, the Court of Honor, the Carpenter's Union, and has been a member of the Volunteer Fire Company, of Urbana, for the past three years. He was married May 19, 1895, to Miss A. S.
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