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WARREN NEWCOMB.
sole owner of the general merchandise enter- prise, and has since catered to a growing town and country trade, being known as one of the most enterprising and reliable merchants in the township. A stanch Republican since cast- ing his first presidential vote, Mr. Newcomb has served three years as Assessor, an equal
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number of years as Supervisor of Prairie Town- ship, and in 1889 was appointed Postmaster of Scott Land, serving till 1893 and was reap- pointed in 1897, being an incumbent of that office at the present time. Fraternally he is a Mason.
JOHN NOBLE, farmer and stock-raiser, Em- barras Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, November 6, 1828, the son of John and Mary Noble. He came to the United States in 1852, settling in Ross County, Ohio, where he remained until 1855, removing in February of that year to Illinois, and locating in Edgar County. Since coming to this country he has devoted his time to farming and stock-raising and now owns 160 acres in Embarras Township and 160 in Iowa. He was married March 8, 1857, to Miss Fanny Baxter, of Philadelphia, and seven children have been born of this union, those living being: William B., David S., Henry G. Cath- erine J., and Tilly F. Politically Mr. Noble is a Democrat, and served two terms as Supervisor of his township, twelve years as Highway Com- missioner, School Director for twenty years and Commander of the Dredge Boat "Dream" for ten years. In his religious belief he is a Meth- odist churchman.
REV. JOEL W. NYE, pastor of the United Brethern Church in Vermilion, was born in Madison County, N. Y., January 21, 1835. His father Rev. Joel W. Nye, was for many years pastor of a Baptist Church in New York State. On account of ill-health he removed to Indiana in 1853, and later to Iowa where he died in 1855. His wife was Miss Sophia Payne, to whom he was united in Madison County, N. Y., in 1822; she died Feb. 8, 1855. The subject of this sketch received part of his education in the common schools of Buffalo, Utica, Syracuse, and Mores Hill, Ind., and then engaged in teaching, by this means securing the necessary funds which enabled him to pursue a course of study in the Hartsville College, Indiana. In the fall of 1857 he came to Vermilion, Edgar County, and the ensuing fall was ordained at Westfield, Ill., as a minister in the United Brethren in Christ. He has served the church as pastor forty-four years, and twenty-three a presiding elder. He was one of the organizers of Westfield College, served on the board of trustees, and was College pastor. On April 14,
1865, he received the commission of Chaplin in the 18th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served with that Regiment until the close of the war. He was married July 3, 1855, to Mar-
JOEL W. NYE.
garet, a daughter of Abram and Christina ( Kile) Showalter, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Showalter might well be called the father of Vermilion, as he built the first residence, first store, and served as the first postmaster of the place. Five children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Nye, two of whom are living: Edwin Alonzo, editor of the "Des Moines Daily News," Des Moines, Iowa, and Ida M. a professional musician. Those deceased were: Etta Louisa, Charles L. and Lena Centennia. For the past two years Dr. Nye has had no active charge but he is quite busy answering calls for sermons, speeches, funerals, and the duties attendant upon a minister of so extended an acquaintance. He is also very popular as a lecturer. Politi- cally he is a Republican, and fraternally a member of Henry Wilson Post No. 384 G. A. R., of which he was for many years the Chaplin, Ledure Lodge No 563 I. O. O. F., Spring Hill Lodge No. 246 K. P. of Veedersburg, Ind. He has accumulated a sufficient competency to enable him by close economy to pass his declin- ing years in quiet and above want.
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CARLOS A. OGDEN was born August 7, 1855, in Edgar County, a son of Thomas R. and Abbie C. (Hanks) Ogden. The father was born in Virginia, while the mother is a native of Ohio, and they both came to Illinois in 1853. Mr. Ogden was a soldier in the Civil War, and lost his life at the battle of Stone River. Mrs. Ogden is still living. With the exception of about five years, which were spent in various enterprises, Carlos A. Ogden has devoted his time and attention to farming, and at present owns 160 acres of land in Embarras Township. He is a Republican and has served as Commis- sioner of Highways, and socially is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Sons of Veterans. In religious belief he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On May 15, 1884, Mr. Ogden was married to Mary C., daughter of John B. Haney, who was born in Ohio, but is now a resident of Arthur, Ill. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ogden as follows: Paul R., Ralph L., Carl, James, Clarence and John H.
RICHARD OGLE, farmer of Paris Town- ship, a member of the School Board for the past fifteen years, a stanch Democrat, and a member of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America, was born March 27, 1853, in Sum- mit County, Ohio, a son of Richard and Sarah Ogle, who removed to Clark County, Ill., int 1866, and to Edgar County in 1868. In 187] Richard Ogle began at the bottom round of the ladder by running a threshing machine in Paris Township, and in connection ran a saw mill and managed a rented farm. In 1890 he became a land owner in his own right, pur. chasing sixty-five acres, and adding thereto until he now owns 295 acres. March 10, 1882, he married Lola, daughter of W. K. and Orna Harris, of Paris Township, and to them have been born eight children: Pearl, Allie, William, Walter, Sarah C., Mary A., Florence, and Nellie R. Mr. Ogle is a man of strong and positive nature, and in all matters pertaining to the upbuilding of his locality, ranges his sympathy on the side of humanity and progress.
FRANK TRIMBLE O'HAIR, attorney, Paris, Ill., was born in Edgar County, Ill., March 12, 1870, the son of John H. and Evalyn (Swango) O'Hair, natives of Kentucky. The paternal grandparents of the subject of this sketch were John and Eliza (Hardwick) O'Hair, while
those on the maternal side were Stephen and Caroline (Trimble) Swango, all of whom were natives of the Blue Grass State, as were also Abraham and Nancy (Ogden) Swango, the maternal great-grandparents. The paternal great-grandfather, Michael O'Hair, was born 'in Ireland and, after removing to the United States, was married to Mary Tibbitt, a native of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was educated at De Pauw University, Greencastle, Ind., graduating from the law department of that institution in 1893 and in 1893 began practicing his profession in Paris, Ill. In political views he is a Democrat, and frater- nally belongs to the Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias and the Order of Elks.
CHARLES H. OUSLEY, farmer and stock- raiser, Embarras Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in the county where he now resides, November 13, 1861, the son of William and Elizabeth (Hollis) Ousley, natives respectively of Kentucky and Ohio. The family is supposed to have been established in Illinois as early as 1820, and those bearing the name have since been large land owners and extensive stock- breeders. The subject of this sketch owns 380 acres of land upon which he has made the finest and most modern agricultural improve- ments. He is one of the most experienced stockmen in the county, exhibiting at fairs with excellent results, and maintaining a high stand- ard in his line. He takes a commendable interest in Republican politics, and is a promÃ- nent member of the Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica, and the Lodge No. 297, I. O. O. F. Decem- ber 25, 1885, Mr. Ousley was married to Rebecca Myers, daughter of Emanuel and Mary Myers, and of this union six children have been born, viz .: Ethel M. (deceased), Ray M., Harold, Nable P .. Glenn C. and Frederick S.
HOWARD PARKER, physician and surgeon, Edgar, Ill., was born at Longton, Kansas, Dec. 11, 1873, son of Frank and Louvica (Brown) Parker, natives of Edgar County, Ill .; obtained his elementary education in the common schools of Edgar County; graduated from the literary department of Central Normal College, Danville, Ind., with degree of B. S., and from Louisville Medical College (Louisville, Ky.), in the spring of 1897; located at Metcalf. Ill., in the latter year, remaining until 1900. when he removed to Edgar, where he has since con-
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ducted a successful medical practice. On Octo- ber 24, 1897, he married Josie M., daughter of Alfred and Mary ( Littlefield) Manning, natives of Edgar County, and of this union there is one son, Frank Alfred Parker. In political affilia- tions the Doctor is a Democrat. Socially he is a member of Edgar County Medical Society, State Medical Association and American Medi- cal Association.
ROBERT N. PARRISH (deceased) was born in Edgar County, Ill., Feb. 2, 1830, the son of James W. and Mary E. (Hicklin) Parrish, natives of Tennessee who removed to Edgar
ROBERT N. PARRISH.
County, Ill., in 1826. Mr. Parrish passed his youth on the farm, and afterwards engaged in the milling business with James W. Mitchell, but later became identified with the Edgar County National Bank, serving as its President from 1874 to 1889. On May 26, 1853, he was married to Miss Harriet M. Miller, and three children were born to them, two dying in in- fancy, and James E., who now resides in Paris. Mr. Parrish was a Democrat in political opin- ions. He died January 19, 1889, his wife sur. viving him until July 12, 1903.
JAMES E. PARRISH, President of Edgar County National Bank, Paris, Ill., was born in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, May 13. 1856, the son of Robert N. and Harriet M. (Miller) Parrish. He received his educational training in the public schools of Paris, and on January 13, 1875, entered the Edgar County National Bank as bookkeeper, serving in that capacity until 1878, when he was chosen Cashier, which position he held until January, 1889, when he became President of the institu- tion. Mr. Parrish was married in 1879 to Hallie Sheppard, and they have four children, Robert N., Alan J., Bess and Jane. Fraternally Mr. Parrish is a Mason, and is connected with the Blue Lodge Chapter and Commandery. In political views he is a Democrat.
ORION E. PATRICK, grocer, Chrisman, Ill., was born in Edgar Township, Edgar County, Ill., March 30, 1868, the son of George H. and Sarah E. (Brown) Patrick, natives respectively of Kentucky and Illinois, and early settlers of Edgar County, where they were married, and two children born to them, viz .: Orrin E. and Grace, wife of Edward J. Reese of Paris, Ill. Orion E. Patrick was reared on a farm, receiv- ing his education in the public schools of. Bloomfield and the high school of Chrisman, following with a commercial course in the Busi- ness College at Dixon, Ill., on the completion of which he returned to his father's farm, where he pursued the life of a farmer for a period of four years, when, in 1889, he went to Oklahoma, the country at that time being opened to settlers. On his return from this territory, he was married in Edgar County, in 1890 to Mary Bowles, daughter of John and Julia (Brothers) Bowles, and of this union four children have been born, viz .: Carl, Hugh, Hilah and George. During the year 1896 he went to Clinton, Ind., where he engaged in business for a short period, and then, in November, 1898, located in Chrisman where he opened a grocery store in connection with which he carries a fine line of queensware. This business he still conducts most successfully. He votes the Republican ticket, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and fraternally is affiliated with the following orders: Masons, Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen of America.
THOMAS PAULTER, born where he now lives in Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill.,
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March 1, 1841, and the owner of 210 acres of land, is a son of W. R. and Sarah A. (Dowing) Paulter, early settlers of Illinois. At the out- break of the Civil War Mr. Paulter was dili- gently working on his father's farm, but in August, 1861, enlisted in Company H, Fifty- ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving until honorably discharged in September, 1864. Re- turning to Kansas Township, Edgar County, he resumed farming and stock-raising and on March 7, 1867, married Frances Pinnell, daugh- ter of Abraham and Fanny P. Pinnell. To Mr. and Mrs. Paulter have been born seven chil- dren: Henry G. (deceased), Alvin, Myrtle, Forrest R., Marshall A., Ada and Mayme. Mrs. Paulter died August 16, 1889, and on July 9, 1894, Mr Paulter married Mrs. Anna Cornwall of Kansas. Mr. Paulter is variously identified with the organizations in which Edgar County abounds, among them being the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics he is a Republican, and has served as Road Overseer six years. With his family he is a member of the Chris- ' tian Church.
JAMES PAXTON, farmer and stock raiser, Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., and for- merly identified with various business enter- prises, was born in Greenbrier County, Va., Dec. 18, 1826, the son of John S. and Margaret (Steele) Paxton, also natives of Virginia. The family moved to Edgar County in 1839, and two years later the parents died, leaving a large family of children. The home thus broken up, James, then thirteen years old, was taken back to. Virginia to live with his grand- parents, remaining there until 1847, when he returned to Edgar County, Ill. Having no available resources, he worked as a farmhand for a few years, and, being frugal and indus- trious, saved money and established prospects. Finally he was in a position to purchase a small tract of land, to which he has since added, and now owns 600 acres. During the Civil War he took advantage of the demand for pork, engaging in the pork-packing busi- ness in Terre Haute, Ind. For a number of years he was one of the directors and a large stockholder of the present Wabash Railroad. The wife of Mr. Paxton was formerly Eliza- beth M., daughter of Judge William and Eliza- beth ( Mitchell) Collom. To Mr. and Mrs. Paxton have been born four children: John W., Charles, Anna, and Laura.
JAMES H. PAYNE, a prominent farmer and stock raiser of Brocton, was born Aug. 21, 1837, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, a son of Lemuel and Maria (Gaskill) Payne, natives respectively of Virginia and England, who moved to Indiana in 1850, and to Edgar County in 1864. James H. came to Edgar County in 1860, since which time he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of breeding registered Short Horn
JAMES H. PAYNE.
and Aberdeen Angus cattle. He now owns 600 acres of land in Edgar County, and 160 acres in Missouri. In his politics Mr. Payne is a Republican, and served as first Collector of Shiloh Township and also held the office of Supervisor for two terms, and School Trustee for eighteen consecutive years. For forty years he has been a class leader and exhorter in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been an active member for half a cen- tury. On Aug. 4, 1861, Mr. Payne was united in marriage to Hannah M., a daughter of Buck- ner and Mary E. Dickenson, natives of Ken- tucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Payne have been born thirteen children, of whom the following six are living: Della A., Mary E., Charles T., Guy J., Lulu, and Harry A.
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EDWARD PERKINS, retired, Paris, Ill., was born in Lincolnshire, England, Oct. 21, 1830, and came to the United States, landing at New York in April, 1851. In August, 1852, he went to Ohio, remaining three years: He then came to Illinois, and in 1856 located in Edgar County, where he has since resided and has been engaged in general farming and stock-raising, his holdings comprising 1,500 acres of land in Paris and Shiloh Townships. On Oct. 27, 1857, he was married to Rhoda Koho, and of this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy and one- Henrietta-after attaining womanhood. Those living are: Samuel B., David S., George Y., and Grace A. In political views Mr. Perkins is a Republican, and in religious faith is a Methodist.
GEORGE Y. PERKINS, druggist, Paris, Ill., was born in Edgar County, Ill., April 8, 1869, son of Edward and Rhoda (Koho) Perkins, the former a native of England and the latter of Edgar County, Ill. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm and followed that occupation until twenty-two years of age, when he entered the drug business as a clerk and four years later entered the Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.), graduating from - the department of pharmacy of that institu- tion in the class of 1898. Returning to Paris in the latter year, he was employed as a clerk in Rowe's pharmacy until 1901, when he pur- chased the drug store at 105 West Court street, which he is successfully conducting at the present time (1904).
SAMUEL B. PERKINS, farmer, Shiloh Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Edgar County, Ill., Aug. 18, 1861, the son of Edward and Rhoda C. (Koho) Perkins. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and has followed that occupation all his life. He now owns 193 acres in Buck Township and 240 acres in Shiloh Township. On. Nov. 6, 1884, he was married to Edith Sims. daugh- ter of John Sims (deceased), one of the early settlers of Edgar County. To Mr. and Mrs. Perkins have been born three children: Net- tie R., Blanche A., and Edward. A Republi- can in politics Mr. Perkins has served as Tax Collector of Shiloh Township one term. Fra- ternally he is a member of the M. W. A. In religious belief he is a Methodist.
WILLIAM H. PERISHO, wagon and feed stables, Paris, Ill., was born July 31, 1867, in Buck Township, Edgar County, the son of J. J. and Barbara Perisho, who came to Edgar County in the early '30s and settled on govern- ment land. Both are now deceased. The sub- ject of this sketch was brought up on the home farm, and received his educational training in the district schools. He removed to Paris and engaged in his present occupation, and on June 26, 1892, was married to Dora E., daughter ot T. J. Adams of Edgar County, and to them one child was born, Clayton A. Mrs. Perisho died Oct. 17, 1902. In his political affiliations Mr. Perisho is a Democrat; has served as Collector of Buck Township, also as School Director. He is a member of the Christian Church, and fraternally belongs to the M. W. A.
HARRISON F. PINNELL, farmer and stock- raiser, Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born May 31, 1861, the son of W. I. S. and Martha J. Pinnell. The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm and early began an independent life, and has succeeded in acquiring 800 acres of land. On August 13, 1890, he was married to Maggie, daughter of Dr. George and Margaret Ringland, and they have six children: Lawrence L., Mary, Charles R., Alma G., George Shelby and Ben F., of whom the latter died November 19, 1900. In political views Mr. Pinnell is a Republican, and in religious affiliation is a member of the Christian Church.
J. EARLY PINNELL, farmer and stock- raiser, Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Coles County, Ill., August 23, 1854, son of W. I. S. and Martha J. Pinnell. At the age of twenty-one years he began his busi- ness career as a farmer and live-stock dealer, his farm then comprising 160 acres, but, by subsequent additions, has increased its area to 654 acres. On October 9, 1883, he was mar- ried to M. Anne Wilhoit, daughter of J. R. and Angeline Wilhoit, and they have three chil- dren: Homer, Mabel and Ethel. In political affiliations Mr. Pinnell is a Republican, and in accordance with his religious belief affiliates with the Christian Church.
WILLIAM C. PINNELL, President First National Bank of Kansas, Kansas, Ill., was born in Oldham County, Ky., May 11, 1853, son
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of Willis O. and Margaret Wilhoit Pinnell, who came to Kansas Township, Edgar County, in 1855. In 1873 the subject of this sketch entered the bank of which he is now Presi- dent as bookkeeper. He was married in 1876 to Nellie Wilhoit, daughter of Lovel Glaw- vina (Shaw) Wilhoit, of Kansas. In political sentiment Mr. Pinnell is a Republican, and has served as Mayor of Kansas two terms. Fraternally he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and in religious affiliations a member of the Christian Church.
WILLIAM I. S. PINNELL, retired farmer, Kansas, Ill., was born in Oldham County, Ky., Nov. 14, 1828, son of Abraham and Frances (Estes) Pinnell, who located in Kansas Town- ship, Edgar County, in 1830. Abraham Pinnel! was a son of William and Anna ( Murphy) Pin- nell, the former a native of Virginia, who came
WILLIAM I. S. PINNELL.
with his parents to Kentucky when a lad ten years of age. William and Anna ( Murphy ) Pinnell came to Edgar County in 1830 and passed the remainder of their days in Grand View Township, the former dying at the vener- able age of ninety-four years and six months. He served as a patriot soldier in the Revolutionary War and also participated in the War of 1812.
The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm, and, on reaching years of maturity, began his business career, during which, by industrious habits and well directed efforts, he accumulated a competency. On October 16, 1853, he married Martha J. Poulter, daughter of John and Mary Poulter, and of this union there were six children, viz .: J. Early, John H. (deceased ), Willis O., Harrison F., Leroy (deceased ) and Emo (deceased). In political views Mr. Pinnell is a Republican.
CAPT. WILLIS O. PINNELL ( deceased) was born in Oldham County, Ky., Jan. 24, 1824, son of George and Lucy (Clore) Pinnell. He was reared on a farm in his native county, and, coming to Edgar County in 1852, located near Kansas, where he was engaged in farming until 1862. In the latter year he organized Company H, Seventy-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry of which he was elected Captain, serv- ing until 1863, when he resigned on account of ill health and returned to his farm, where he remained until 1882. He removed to Paris in the latter year, where he died Dec. 24, 1899. On June 2, 1848, he was married to Margaret Wil- hoit, who died in 1856, leaving one son, William Crawford Pinnell. Mr. Pinnell's second wife was Mrs. Louisa (Wilhoit) DeHaven, who died in 1867. On November 28, 1867, he married Mrs. Glawvina (Shaw) Wilhoit, and of this union there were two children, Brent H. and Exia. By her first marriage Mrs. Wilhoit had three children-Love W., Nellie and Pope. In politi- ical views Captain Pinnell was a Republican, and served as a member of the House of Rep- resentatives, 28th General Assembly, Illinois Legislature, County Clerk of Edgar County four years (1882-86) ; later served as Mayor and Postmaster of Paris. Socially he was a member of Driskell Post, G. A. R., and in religious belief a communicant of the Chris- tian Church.
WILLIS O. PINNELL, farmer and stock- raiser, Kansas Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Edgar County, March 28, 1859, son of W. I. S. and Martha J. (Poulter) Pin- nell, natives respectively of Kentucky and Illi- nois, who located in Edgar County in 1835 W. O. Pinnell remained under the parental roof until he attained his majority, and then began farming operations for himself. As an agricul- turist he has been highly successful as a result
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of industrious habits and sagacious business management, and his estate at the present time (1904) embraces 660 acres of land in Kansas Township. On Dcember 30, 1880, he was mar- ried to Anna B. Huber, daughter of George B. and Maria (Platt) Huber. Mr. and Mrs. Pin- nell are the parents of three children-Ray, Gertie, (deceased) and Huber.
DR. SAMUEL R. PRESTON (deceased), was born in Chatauqua County, N. Y., September 4, 1819, and received his education in Warren, Pa. Later he moved to Kentucky, where he was engaged in teaching school and studying med- icine with Dr. A. H. Wall. After graduating from the Lexington Medical College, he began prac- ticing his profession in Bourbon County, Ky., . removing to Paris in 1863, where he continued to practice his profession, conducted a drug store and carried on farming, until his death which occurred Sept. 17, 1889. On November 25, 1860. he was married to Elizabeth, a daughter of Josiah B. and Sarah R. Maffett, natives of Mary- land, but later residents of Bourbon County, Ky. Two children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Preston, Mary, deceased, and Charles Seymour, who is a dentist of Greencastle, Ind. In addi- tion to their own family they reared three orphan children. Dr. Preston was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church to which Mrs. Preston also belongs. In political belief he was a Republican.
WILLIAM C. PRICE, grain dealer of Brocton, was born March 27, 1871, in Montgomery County, Ind., a son of Andrew and Mary Price, who removed overland from their native state of Kentucky to Montgomery County, Ind., at an early day, and in 1901 located in their present home in Edgar County. For fourteen years Mr. Price was in the employ of M. J. Lee, manu- facturer of drain tile, and for the past five years has engaged in buying and shipping grain at Brocton. He is a shrewd and sagacious busi- ness man, understanding thoroughly his line of work, and having a broad knowledge of the grain output and possibilities of this section. He is a liberal minded and influential citizen, taking a keen interest in local and national Democratic politics, and promoting the best interests of two home lodges, the Brocton Lodge No. 297, I. O. O. F., and the Woodmen of Amer- ica, as well as the Knights of Pythias lodge in New Richmond, Ind. August 20, 1900, Mr.
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