Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Edgar County, Part 148

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell
Number of Pages: 876


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Price married Sabra, daughter of Jefferson Coff- man, a native of Chio, but now living in Edgar County. To Mr. and Mrs. Price has been born one son, Shelby A. Mr. Price has been a Dem- ocrat since the beginning of his voting days, and for many years has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


CHARLES F. PROPST, who is prominent in business circles of Paris, Ill., and secretary, treasurer and active manager of the Propst Lumber Company, was born in Hunter Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., March 2, 1868, son of James M. and Ellen Jane (Troutman) Propst, the former a native of Virginia born August


CHARLES F. PROPST.


7, 1847. James M. Propst, the father, came to Edgar County in 1860 with his parents, Benja- min and Eve P. Propst, and grew to manhood on his father's farm, later engaging in business as carpenter, builder and contractor. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the Seventieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, July 24, 1862, to serve three months and was discharged Oct. 23, 1862. February 3, 1865, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Illinois Volun- teer Infantry, as Corporal with which he served until July 16, 1866. He then returned to Edgar County and engaged in contracting and build- ing, later becoming manager of the lumber busi-


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ness of Haunschild & Co., of Paris, in which he subsequently secured an interest. The name of the firm was changed to Propst & Co. Mr. Propst was a Democrat in politics, and socially affiliated with the M. W. A., the G. A. R., Masons, and the I. O. O. F., and in religion was a member of the Christian Church. He died May 16, 1896.


Charles F. Propst was educated in the com- mon schools of Paris, and later took a com- mercial course in the schools of Terre Haute, Ind. He learned the carpenter trade and began taking contracts when eighteen years old, con- tinuing in that line of business until the death of his father, in 1896, when he assumed man- agement of the lumber business of Propst & Co., Paris, purchasing an interest in the busi- ness in 1901. The name was then changed to The Propst Lumber Co. On October 3, 1888, Mr. Propst was united in marriage to Nina M. Pea- body, daughter of Durand B. and Sarah Ellen Peabody, of Paris, Ill., and they have two daugh- ters, Litta M. and Theda. Socially Mr. Propst is affiliated with the Masonic fraternity, being president of the Masonic Star Protective Asso- ciation of Paris; the Elks, in which he is a trustee; the Modern Woodmen of America; Knights of Pythias; and is secretary of the Commercial Club of Paris. In religious belief he is a member of the Christian Church in which he officiates as deacon. In all his deal- ings he is a thoroughly public-spirited citizen, and under his able management the Lumber Company has experienced phenomenal success.


WARNER C .. QUERRY, farmer, Buck Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Macon County, Ill., in March, 1855, son of James and Elizabeth (Williams) Querry, natives of Vir- ginia, who moved to Macon County, at an early day. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native county, where he was engaged in farming until 1891, when he removed to Edgar County, locating on his pres- ent farm of eighty-three acres in Buck Town- ship. In December, 1881, he married Sadie A. Housman, daughter of Humphrey and Phe- beann (Blair) Housman, natives of Ohio, who settled in Macon County, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs Querry six children have been born, five of whom-Estella L., Madge M., Mary E., Frank R. and Ernest W .- are living. In politics Mr. Querry is a Republican, and in religious affilia- tions a member of the Christian Church.


PRYOR S. RANDALL, owning a farm of 800 acres in Brouillette Creek Township, Edgar County, Ill., which also is the place of his birth, which occurred January 22, 1847, is a son of Jacob and Lydia A. Randall, who came to Edgar County in 1831. The mother dying in August, 1847, the father survived her until 1863, passing to his reward after accumulating a fair property, and winning a reputation for industry and good judgment. Mr. Randall has engaged in farming all of his life, and his thorough understanding of his business is evi- denced in every department of his large ranch. His buildings are modern and in good condi- tion, his fences well kept, and his agricultural implements the best obtainable. His 800 acres permits of extensive stock-raising and general farming, and he has one of the most valuable and well improved properties in his neighbor- lood. Mr. Randall married, March 11, 1874, Delia B. Tillotson, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Tillotson, of Vermilion County, Ind. The five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Randall are named Daniel G., Orval, William T., Elec- tra . and Jacob. Since casting his first presi- dential vote, the political sympathies of Mr. Randall have been with the Republican party.


JOHN S. RANDLEMAN, owner of a ninety- acre farm in Shiloh Township, Edgar County, was born Feb. 10, 1864, in Warren County, Iowa, a son of John W. and Mahala (Shryer) Randleman, the former born in North Carolina, and the latter in Indiana. The family located in Edgar County in 1872, the father purchasing land upon which he conducted general farm- ing and stock-raising for the balance of his life, and where his wife still makes her home. Mr. Randleman had the advantages of the pub- lic schools in his youth, and was carefully trained in farming by his industrious father. June 15, 1890, he married Sarah Frances, daugh- ter of M. B. Scoggin, a native of Kentucky, who came to Edgar County in 1876, and who is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Randleman have been born three children: Olie M., Mattie B., and Roy R. Mr. Randleman is a Republican in national politics, and locally votes for the man best suited to the office. In religion he is a member of the Christian Church.


CALVIN REYNOLDS, farmer, Ross Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Eastern Tennessee, March 28, 1820, son of James and


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Susan Reynolds, natives of Virginia. The sub- ject of this sketch came to Edgar County in 1852, and in 1863 removed to his present farm of 160 acres, where he has since been engaged in farming. On November 25, 1840, he was married to Elizabeth Hesler, of Ohio, and to them two children were born, viz .: Charlotte, wife of Mortimer Crawford, and Ella, wife ot Charles Watt. In political sentiment Mr. Rey- nolds is a Democrat.


JAMES O. RHODES, farmer, Buck Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Greene County, Ind., son of William and Louisa M. (Smith) Rhodes the former a native of Ohio, and is now deceased, while the latter was born in Virginia and resides in Redmon, Ill. James O. Rhodes is engaged in general farming, an i owns fifty acres of land in Buck Township. He married Miss Alice M. Myers, daughter of Emanuel and Mary Myers, and ot this union two children have been born, Hazel M. and Wil- bur M. In politics Mr. Rhodes is a Republican and in social relations is a member of the M. W. A. He and his wife are communicants of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


JOHN E. RIGGS, owner of 120 acres of rich farm land in Grandview Township, is a native of Preble County, Ohio, and was born July 12, 1857. He was fourteen years of age when he came to Edgar County with his parents, Asa and Mary E. (Pence) Riggs, in 1871 and has conducted general farming and stock-raising, purchasing his present farm in 1903, upon which he has made many fine improvements. September 2, 1885, Mr. Riggs married Elizabeth, daughter of John and Josephine Younger, the former of whom was born in Kentucky. and the latter in Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Riggs have been born five children, Charles E., Gladys M., Chalmers V., Ethel M., and Grace M. Politically Mr. Riggs is a Democrat, and in religion is identified with the Christian Church.


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HON. GEORGE W. RIVES (deceased) was born in 1814, in Franklin County, Va., and in 1839 came to Edgar County, Ill., and purchased land, returning later to his native state, but in 1842 brought his family to Edgar County. and located in Stratton Township. In 1850 he removed to Paris, and in 1853 was elected County Clerk. serving until 1861. In 1847 he was a member of the Constitutional Conven-


tion; in 1849 elected to the State Legislature; was Assistant Clerk of the Lower House dur- ing the session of 1856-7; was again elected to the Legislature in 1870. On June 13, 1839, he was married to Mary Mayo, daughter of Will- iam Mayo and a sister of Col. Jonathan Mayo. She was born Feb. 11, 1816, in Floyd County, Ky. To Mr. and Mrs. Rives ten children were born, five of whom are now living: Col. Henry E., Fannie E., Harriet C., George W., Jr., and Zillah A. In political views Mr. Rives was a Democrat, and fraternally belonged to the Masonic Order He died in 1892, his wife dying March 25, 1875. Mrs. Rives was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


COL. HENRY E. RIVES, retired, Paris, Ill., was born in Franklin County, Va., Nov. 21, 1841, son of George W. and Mary (Mayo) Rives. He received his educational training in the


HENRY E. RIVES.


public schools of Paris, and was employed in the County Clerk's office until April 1, 1861, when he was appointed clerk in the Indian Bureau, Washington, D. C., where he remained until the fall of 1862, when he received an appointment from Governor Yates as Lieuten- ant-Colonel of the Seventy-ninth Regiment, Illi- nois Volunteer Infantry. He performed the


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duties of this office until 1864, when he was compelled to resign on account of physical disability, but shortly afterwards was made Commissary of Subsistence, and was employed in this capacity until the close of the war. In October, 1865, he returned to Paris, Ill., and in November of the same year was appointed Deputy County Clerk, serving by re-appoint- ment until 1873. In the latter year he engaged in the abstract business, continuing until 1876. when he was appointed Deputy Circuit Clerk, serving as an incumbent of that office until 1880. He served as Circuit Clerk of Edgar County for twelve years (1880-1892), but has since devoted his attention to agriculture. In 1893 Colonel Rives was appointed by Gov. Alt- geld President of the Illinois Commission to erect monuments on the Chickamauga battle- field. On September 27, 1871, Col. Rives was married to Lottie Mayo, daughter of Col. Jona- than and Mary (Morgan) Mayo, and to them two children were born, Mary Caroline and Florence M. (deceased). Mrs. Rives died Nov. 27, 1901. Col. Rives is a member of Driscoll Post No. 209 G. A. R., and is a Democrat in political views.


DR. D. D. ROBERTS, physician and surgeon and coroner of Edgar County, Paris, Ill., was born in Boone County, Ky., Sept. 17, 1847, son of Thomas R. and Margaret W. ( Hind) Roberts. He was reared on his father's farm, obtained his preliminary education in the district schools, and later attended the University at Louisville, Ky., graduating from the medical department of that institution in March 1871. Immediately after completing his medical train- ing, he began practice at Big Bone Springs, Ky., but shortly afterwards removed to Edgar County, 111., practicing two years in Shiloh Township, and then removed to Hume, Young America Township, where he remained five years. In 1884 he removed to Redmon, where he established an extensive practice, but on January 14, 1901, located in Paris where he has since resided and established himself as one of the leading practitioners of Edgar County. In 1873 he was married to Mary F. Brown, born in Kentucky in 1850, the daughter of George W. and Mary C. Brown, who came to Edgar County in 1860. The children of Doctor and Mrs. Roberts are: William Edward, Irene C., Ruth, Russell and Raymond. In political views the Doctor is a Democrat, and was elected


Coroner of Edgar County in 1900, being an incumbent of that office at the present time (1904) ; has also served as Supervisor of Buck Township two terms (1896-1901), being Chair- man of the Board two years, and was Chair-


D. D. ROBERTS.


man of the Building Committee to erect the Edgar County Children's Home. Socially he is a member of the State Medical Association, Aesculapian Society of the Wabash Valley, Edgar County Medical Association, and fra- ternally belongs to the Masonic Order of Paris, I. O. O. F. of Brocton, and Modern Woodmen of America. In religious belief he is a Baptist.


JOHN ROLL, President of the Bank of Broc- ton, was born in Edgar County, Oct. 17, 1857, son of Abraham and Hannah ( McDonald) Roll, both natives of Edgar County, the father being deceased, the mother is still living and makes her home in Embarras Township. Mr. Roll was reared on a farm and has followed the industry of farming. together with stock-raising all of his life; has made a specialty of breeding pedi- greed short horned cattle, and is now the pos- sessor of a fine herd of this breed. His farm comprises 680 acres of land in Embarras Town- ship. He organized the Bank of Brocton which has been very successful. October 13, 1881, he


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was married to Miss Mary E., a daughter of Charles Markle of Embarras Township, and of this union five children have been born,


JOHN ROLL.


namely: Charles A., John D., and Mamie (who are deceased), Hannah and William. Mr. Roll votes the Democratic ticket and has served two terms as Supervisor of Tmbarras Township. He is a member of the United Brethren Church.


MARK ROWE, physician and surgeon, farm- er and stock-raiser, Redmon, Ill., was born in Yorkshire, England, April 29, 1834, son of Dr. James and Ann (Jackson) Rowe, natives of England who came to the United States in 1852 and located at Dubuque, Iowa, where the father died. The subject of this sketch obtained his preparatory education in the schools of his native country and at Cedar Valley Seminary (Cedar Valley, Iowa). He received his medical training in the Homeo- pathic Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., from which institution he graduated, and later entered the Eclectic Medical College (Cincinnati, Ohio). In 1865 he located at Grand View, Edgar County, Ill., remaining there until 1867, when he removed to Dudley, and in 1875 established his home at Redmon, where, for many years, he was actively engaged in practicing his profes- sion. The Doctor owns 240 acres of land adjoin-


ing the village of Redmon, where, of late years, he has devoted his time to farming and stock- raising, having, in a large measure, retired from medical practice. In June, 1855, he was married to Elizabeth Kennedy, and to them three children were born, viz .: Anna, a resi- dent of St. Paul, Minn .; Charles K., a physi- cian of Philadelphia, and one child who died in infancy. Mrs. Rowe died in 1861, and in October, 1864, the Doctor was married to Mrs. Rosanna E. Adams, a native of Berlin, Vt., and of this union there is one son, Herbert B., a druggist at Paris, 111. By her first mar- riage Mrs. Rowe has one surviving daughter, Mrs. Nellie D. Adams, of Orange, N. J. Socially


MARK ROWE.


the Doctor is a member of the Aesculapian Medical Society of Wabash Valley and the American Medical Association. Fraternally he belongs to the order of Masons, being a meni- ber of Grand View Blue Lodge, Kansas Chap- ter and Palatine Commandery, Paris. He is a Democrat in political sentiment, and liberal in religious views.


WILLIAM H. RUDY (deceased) was born in Jefferson County, Ky., July 8, 1824, son of Frederick and Anna Rudy, natives of the Blue Grass State who came to Edgar County, Ill., at a very early day, locating in Grand View Town-


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ship. William H. Rudy was reared on the farm, and when he arrived at a suitable age to assume life's responsibilities, began his business career as a farmer, continuing to follow that occupa- tion until 1892, when he moved to Paris, where he died August 3, 1900. In November, 1853 he was married to Julia Lodge, daughter of B. F. and Julia A. Lodge, natives respectively of New Jersey and Pennsylvania who came to Edgar County in 1837 and located in Paris Township, but later removed to the city of Paris, where they both died. Mr. Lodge served as County Surveyor for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy were the parents of six children, viz .: Benjamin F., F. O., W. H., Louise, Charles T. and Belle. Mrs. Rudy is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church


WILLIAM H. RUDY, farmer, Buck Town- ship, Edgar County, Ill., was born in the local- ity where he now resides, May 6, 1860, the son of W. H. and Julia (Lodge) Rudy, who came from Kentucky and Ohio respectively, and were among the early settlers of Edgar County. The father is now deceased, but the mother is still living and resides at Paris. Mr. Rudy has devoted his time and attention to farming and stock-raising in Buck Township, where he first saw the light. In political views he is a Democrat, and fraternally belongs to the M. W. A. Mr. Rudy never married.


J. D. SAYRE, a prominent farmer residing on his farm in the northeastern part of Edgar Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in the house where he now lives, January 30, 1846, the son of Israel D. and Catherine (Mears) Sayre, the former a native of Ohio, and the lat- ter of Virginia. They came to Edgar County in 1830 and were the parents of eight chil- dren, four of whom are living-J. D., L. B., D. C. and I. D. The father was a farmer and for many years carried the mail from Bloom- field to Montezuma, and by his industry and economy amassed an estate of 1,800 acres of valuable land in Edgar County. He died Sep- tember 4, 1849. The mother's death occurred July 20, 1888, at the age of eighty-nine years. Mr. Sayre was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools; he was taken to Paris by his mother after the father's death, and lived there seven years. In 1862 he moved back to the old farm and has made that his home ever since. He now owns 850 acres of fine land.


Mr. Sayre was married (in the year of the great frost, which devastated the country), February 14, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth L. Rob- erts, a daughter of B. F. Roberts, who came to Illinois in 1862. Eight children have been born to them of whom five are living, William, who married Daisy Brothers, and they have one child Russel; Frank, married Nettie Wyatt, who died leaving one daughter Nettie; he mar- ried Lou Porter and two children have been born to them, Fred and Mabel; Perry, who mar- ried Alta Slaughter; Charley and Sly. Mr. Sayre is known throughout Edgar and neigh- boring· counties as an able and very successful auctioneer, and his services are greatly in demand. He is a Democrat in political views, and was Supervisor one term, School Director for twenty years. Fraternally he is a mem- ber of the I. O. O. F.


DANIEL S. SCHENCK (deceased) was born at Mt. Healthy, Ohio, May 11, 1834, and came to Paris in 1854. He was employed in a gen- eral store until 1862, when he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war in the capacity of regimental commissary. In 1870 he embarked in business in Paris, continuing until his retire- ment in 1898. In 1855 he married Louise Coughanour, who died Sept. 23, 1876, and in July 1880, he married his second wife, Sarah L. Brown. In religious belief Mr. Schenck was a Presbyterian, and fraternally belonged to the Masonic Order, I. O. O. F., and Driskell Post No. 209 G. A. R. He died June 20, 1902.


JEFFERSON SCHRAEDER, retired, Grand View Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born in Oldham County, Ky., May 14, 1822, son of John and Nancy Schraeder, who came to Edgar County and settled near the present home of Jefferson Schraeder in 1828. The subject of this sketch was married April 1, 1852, to Mary Black, of Kentucky. For many years he was actively engaged in farming on his 160-acre farm, but since 1893 has been living retired. In political views he is a Democrat, and in religious faith is a Methodist. Fraternally he belongs to the Masonic Order.


THOMAS J. SCOTT, druggist and Mayor of Brocton, was born in Vigo County, Ind., Oct. 28, 1846, son of Levi and Mahala (Liston) Scott, the former being a native of Kentucky,


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the latter's birth occurring in Indiana. They are both deceased. Thomas J. Scott spent his youth on a farm, following that industry in addition to school teaching until 1882, when he engaged in the drug business, which he fol- lowed for four years. At the end of that period he again devoted his attention to school teach- ing until 1903, returning in that year to the drug business, which he is at present success- fully conducting. On May 25, 1869, Mr. Scott was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth, a daughter of John Bailey, a native of Indiana. Three children were born of this union, two of whom, Fanny M. and Charles M., are liv- ing. In his political belief Mr. Scott is a Democrat, has served one term as township trustee, and is at the present time 1904 Mayor of Brocton. Fraternally he is a member of the following orders: Masons, I. O. O. F. and Mod- ern Woodmen of America; religiously he is connected with the Christian Church.


WILLIAM M. SCOTT, farmer and native son of Brouillett Township, Edgar County, Ill., was born March 23, 1832, the son of Matthew R. and Harriet (Lowry) Scott, who came from Ohio to this township in 1825. Matthew R. Scott took up government land, improved it to general produce and stock-raising, and on February 27, 1827, was married to Harriet Lowry. In 1832 he enlisted in the Black Hawk War under command of Captain Mayo of Paris, Ill. He and his wife were consistent members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Scott died on his farm, Nov. 7, 1889, his wife surviving him until August 14, 1893. Reared on the paternal farm and educated in the early subscription schools of Brouillett Township, William M. Scott remained at home until 1856, when he journeyed to Nebraska, intending to make that State his home. Being disappointed in the pros- pects of his new environments together with failing health, he returned to his former home, purchasing the forty acres of land upon which he lived for a number of years, and to which he has added until he owns 400 acres. His farm is well managed and well kept, neat in appearance and profitable financially. Polit- ically a Democrat, Mr. Scott has been Town- ship School Treasurer for twenty-two years, Supervisor two years, Assessor four years, Road Commissioner three years, and Collector one year. He is a member of the Masonic Order, and donates liberally to the support of the


Methodist Episcopal Church. In the township where his entire life has been spent, Mr. Scott is appreciated for his business qualifications,


WILLIAM M. SCOTT.


his interest in the well being of his neighbor- hood, and his personal affability and upright character. Failing health has compelled him to retire from business.


CHARLES E. SHAW, bottler, Paris, Ill., was born in the city where he now resides, Nov. 24, 1853, the son of Maj. E. P. and Emily (Street) Shaw. At the age of sixteen years he left school and entered a drug store, which he purchased three years later and conducted a prosperous business for five years thereafter. Very naturally he drifted into the manufacture of drugs, which for one year was carried on in Kansas City. Later he conducted a livery in Paris, Ill., for nine years, but in more recent years has been engaged in the bottling busi- ness in the latter city. On December 12, 1878. he was married to Lilla J. Sheppard, daughter of Isaac N. and Sarah (Shrewsbery) Sheppard, of Paris. They have five children, Elvis P., Isaac N., Charles E., McMinn B., and Nell E. Mr. Shaw is a Presbyterian in religious faith, and fraternally belongs to the Masonic Order, Blue Lodge Chapter and Commandery. In polit- ical views he is a Republican.


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MAJ. ELVIS P. SHAW (deceased ) was born in Crawford County, Ill., March 4, 1816, son of Smith and Elizabeth Shaw, natives of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. In 1822 the family removed to Edgar County and located upon the quarter section where the subject of this sketch passed the remainder of his life. He received a limited education in the common schools, after which he worked on a farm until seventeen years of age. He then entered the dry-goods and grocery trade, and from 1844 until his retirement in 1872 was engaged in these branches of business. He held various official positions to the satisfaction of his constituents, and in 1861 was commis- sioned Major in the Tenth Illinois Cavalry, commanding the First Battalion, and making for himself a good record in the service. On January 13, 1853, he was married to Mrs. Emily (Street) Smith, and they became the parents of one son, Charles E. Mr. Shaw was a Repub- lican in political views, and fraternally asso- ciated with the Masonic Order. He died June 6, 1900.


HARRY E. SHEPHERD (deceased) formerly cashier of the Hughes Bank, at Hume, Edgar County, Ill., since the establishment of that institution in 1890, was born in Shiloh Town- ship, Edgar County, Dec. 15, 1869, son of James and Joicie Shepherd, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Kentucky. Reared in Shiloh Township, and educated in its public schools, Mr. Shepherd began his industrial life as a clerk in the general store of George Hughes, and, having established an enviable reputation for ability and worth, succeeded to the position as heretofore stated. In 1892 he married Clara B., daughter of William B. and Ellen Brading, of Oakland, and who were resi- dents of Hume for many years. To Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd two children were born, Rosalie and Saralı Lucile. Politically Mr. Shepherd voted for the best man, and in religion he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Shepherd died at Litchfield, Ill., July 4, 1904, from injuries received in a wreck on the Wabash Railroad on the evening of July 3, 1904. His remains were brought to Hume, July 5, 1904 and buried in young America Ceme- tery July 6, 1904, leaving his wife and two girls to mourn.




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